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Biology programs in Virginia

39 colleges in Virginia offer Biology, from associate's degree to doctorate (research). The most graduates in 2023-24 came from Virginia Commonwealth University, George Mason University, and Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.

Updated · Sources: IPEDS 2023-24, College Scorecard

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Colleges

Sorted by graduates in Biology. No college pays to be on this list or to rank higher.

  • Virginia Commonwealth University

    Richmond, VA · 4-year · Public

    Bachelor's degree Master's degree
    Average net price
    $23,433
    Graduation rate
    63%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $58,128
  • George Mason University

    Fairfax, VA · 4-year · Public

    Bachelor's degree Postbaccalaureate certificate Master's degree
    Average net price
    $17,915
    Graduation rate
    68%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $76,343
  • Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

    Blacksburg, VA · 4-year · Public

    Bachelor's degree Master's degree Doctorate (research)
    Average net price
    $24,953
    Graduation rate
    86%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $81,698
  • University of Virginia-Main Campus

    Charlottesville, VA · 4-year · Public

    Bachelor's degree Master's degree Doctorate (research)
    Average net price
    $21,565
    Graduation rate
    96%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $86,863
  • Old Dominion University

    Norfolk, VA · 4-year · Public

    Bachelor's degree Master's degree
    Average net price
    $14,638
    Graduation rate
    46%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $54,914
  • William & Mary

    Williamsburg, VA · 4-year · Public

    Bachelor's degree Master's degree
    Average net price
    $19,096
    Graduation rate
    89%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $73,490
  • James Madison University

    Harrisonburg, VA · 4-year · Public

    Bachelor's degree Master's degree
    Average net price
    $23,322
    Graduation rate
    80%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $69,954
  • Christopher Newport University

    Newport News, VA · 4-year · Public

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $23,015
    Graduation rate
    72%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $60,509
  • Northern Virginia Community College

    Annandale, VA · 2-year · Public

    Associate's degree
    Average net price
    $9,919
    Graduation rate
    33%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $53,557
  • University of Mary Washington

    Fredericksburg, VA · 4-year · Public

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $20,667
    Graduation rate
    66%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $60,613
  • University of Richmond

    University of Richmond, VA · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $31,309
    Graduation rate
    85%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $76,178
  • Radford University

    Radford, VA · 4-year · Public

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $14,578
    Graduation rate
    49%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $53,739
  • Virginia State University

    Petersburg, VA · 4-year · Public

    Bachelor's degree Master's degree
    Average net price
    $15,840
    Graduation rate
    39%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $45,543
  • Norfolk State University

    Norfolk, VA · 4-year · Public

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $15,282
    Graduation rate
    39%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $44,666
  • Randolph-Macon College

    Ashland, VA · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $27,866
    Graduation rate
    70%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $58,448
  • Hampton University

    Hampton, VA · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Bachelor's degree Master's degree
    Average net price
    $25,319
    Graduation rate
    57%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $59,159
  • Roanoke College

    Salem, VA · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $24,503
    Graduation rate
    67%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $58,047
  • Virginia Military Institute

    Lexington, VA · 4-year · Public

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $17,113
    Graduation rate
    76%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $77,369
  • Shenandoah University

    Winchester, VA · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $30,298
    Graduation rate
    67%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $58,433
  • Marymount University

    Arlington, VA · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $29,137
    Graduation rate
    54%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $67,516
  • Virginia Wesleyan University

    Virginia Beach, VA · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $19,676
    Graduation rate
    42%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $50,074
  • Hollins University

    Roanoke, VA · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $20,896
    Graduation rate
    65%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $40,075
  • Sweet Briar College

    Sweet Briar, VA · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $17,758
    Graduation rate
    52%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $51,943
  • Bridgewater College

    Bridgewater, VA · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $17,800
    Graduation rate
    53%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $53,453
  • Longwood University

    Farmville, VA · 4-year · Public

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $19,066
    Graduation rate
    61%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $52,347
  • Mary Baldwin University

    Staunton, VA · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $12,756
    Graduation rate
    39%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $44,427
  • Averett University

    Danville, VA · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $22,925
    Graduation rate
    48%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $51,516
  • Randolph College

    Lynchburg, VA · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $15,921
    Graduation rate
    46%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $53,409
  • Washington and Lee University

    Lexington, VA · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $23,781
    Graduation rate
    94%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $94,810
  • Hampden-Sydney College

    Hampden-Sydney, VA · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $22,400
    Graduation rate
    62%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $67,640
  • Emory & Henry University

    Emory, VA · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $19,061
    Graduation rate
    56%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $47,385
  • University of Lynchburg

    Lynchburg, VA · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $22,235
    Graduation rate
    57%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $56,380
  • Virginia Union University

    Richmond, VA · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $13,235
    Graduation rate
    34%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $38,275
  • Eastern Mennonite University

    Harrisonburg, VA · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $24,588
    Graduation rate
    67%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $54,869
  • Bluefield University

    Bluefield, VA · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $25,573
    Graduation rate
    18%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $48,896
  • Liberty University

    Lynchburg, VA · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $29,357
    Graduation rate
    65%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $44,813
  • Southern Virginia University

    Buena Vista, VA · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $22,213
    Graduation rate
    33%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $50,002
  • Ferrum College

    Ferrum, VA · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $20,082
    Graduation rate
    32%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $44,296
  • Richard Bland College

    South Prince George, VA · 2-year · Public

    Associate's degree
    Average net price
    $13,045
    Graduation rate
    9%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $41,452

Program 26.0101, CIP 2020. Colleges and award levels from IPEDS 2023-24 completions; costs and outcomes from College Scorecard (June 2026).