by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how Roanoke College stacks up against peers offering general biology.
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Roanoke College holds a strong position among schools offering general biology. In particular, it placed #335 out of 1,249 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #13 in Virginia.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Roanoke College handed out 30 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Roanoke College report a median salary of $51,790 a year. This is below $52,520, the median for all majors at Roanoke College.
To complete a bachelor’s at Roanoke College, general biology students accumulate a median of $27,000 in student loans. This is above $26,940, the typical median for all majors at Roanoke College.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $46,510 | $36,040 |
| Fees | $2,028 | $2,028 |
Find out more about Roanoke College tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 40% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Roanoke College are White. About 97% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Roanoke College with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the general biology majors at Roanoke College.
The general biology program at Roanoke College breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 30 |
Roanoke College awarded 30 degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 60% to women and 40% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (97%).