Here is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how Liberty University compares to other colleges that offer general biology.
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Liberty University holds a strong position among schools offering general biology. Specifically, it ranked #854 out of 1,249 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #21 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 21 |
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 21 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Virginia | 21 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 21 |
| Best Value General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 31 |
| Best Value General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 31 |
| Best Value General Biology Schools in Virginia | 31 |
| College Major Best Value | 31 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 136 |
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 136 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Southeast Region | 136 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 136 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Liberty University awarded 95 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Liberty University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,401 a year. This is below $50,359, the median for all majors at Liberty University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Liberty University, general biology graduates take on a median debt of $23,299 in student loans. This is below $26,840, the typical median for all majors at Liberty University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $21,663 | $15,297 |
| Fees | $876 | $876 |
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Among recent graduates, 37% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 63% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Liberty University are White. About 76% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Liberty University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 72 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 8 |
For the most recent academic year available, 32% of general biology master’s degrees went to men and 68% went to women.
The largest share of general biology master’s degree graduates at Liberty University were White. Roughly 58% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Liberty University with a master’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general biology majors at Liberty University.
This general biology program at Liberty University breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 108 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 6 |
Liberty University granted 108 degrees in biomedical sciences, general recently — 65% to women and 35% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (73%).
Liberty University conferred 6 degrees in biology/biological sciences, general recently — 50% to women and 50% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (67%).