by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at VSU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #30 out of 32 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks VSU as a strong choice for general biology, placing at #1,154 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 1,154 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Virginia | 31 of 34 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Southeast Region | 239 of 294 |
Here is each degree level granted in general biology at VSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 46 |
| Master’s | 2 |
During the most recent reporting year, Virginia State University handed out 46 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
VSU is a solid choice among schools offering general biology at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #30 out of 32 schools by College Factual.
General Biology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from VSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $40,623 a year. This is below $41,327, the median for all majors at VSU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at VSU, general biology graduates take on a median debt of $26,000 in student loans. This is lower than $29,045, the typical median for all majors at VSU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,540 | $17,532 |
| Fees | $4,342 | $5,118 |
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Among recent graduates, 11% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 89% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at VSU were Black or African American. Roughly 89% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia State University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
VSU awarded 46 bachelor’s completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 89% to women and 11% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Black or African American (89%).
Graduate study is also available at VSU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 2 |
