by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at SU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level. At its best it places at #12 out of 32 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates SU as a strong choice for general biology, coming in at #339 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 339 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Virginia | 13 of 34 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Southeast Region | 48 of 294 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in general biology at SU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 28 |
During the most recent reporting year, Shenandoah University handed out 28 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
SU is a solid choice among schools offering general biology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #12 out of 32 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 12 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 47 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 318 |
General Biology students who finish a bachelor’s at SU report a median salary of $53,262 a year. This is below $75,461, the median for all majors at SU.
To complete a bachelor’s at SU, general biology students accumulate a median of $23,250 in student loans. This is below $26,005, the typical median for all majors at SU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $33,140 | $35,460 |
| Fees | $1,490 | $1,490 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 14% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at SU were White. About 57% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Shenandoah University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
SU awarded 28 bachelor’s completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 86% to women and 14% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (57%).
