by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how VMI compares to other colleges that offer general biology.
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VMI is a solid choice among schools offering general biology. Specifically, it ranked #287 out of 1,060 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #11 in Virginia.
During the most recent reporting year, Virginia Military Institute awarded 30 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from VMI go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $63,600 a year. This is below $66,155, the median for all majors at VMI.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at VMI, general biology students borrow a median amount of $23,000 in student loans. This is above $22,309, the typical median for all majors at VMI.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,782 | $41,960 |
| Fees | $10,678 | $10,678 |
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Among recent graduates, 73% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 27% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at VMI were White. Roughly 63% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Military Institute with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general biology majors at Virginia Military Institute.
The general biology program at VMI includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 30 |
VMI conferred 30 completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 27% to women and 73% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (63%).