U.S. median for this major: $57,996.
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Median for graduates who received federal aid.
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About 46% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $25,000.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $42,025. College Scorecard.
Biology at Virginia colleges
Every Virginia college we cover that reports Biology graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virginia Military Institute | $71,547 | $23,000 | $17,113 | 76% |
| 2 | University of Virginia | $70,240 | $19,500 | $21,565 | 96% |
| 3 | University of Richmond | $69,564 | $20,064 | $31,309 | 85% |
| 4 | Marymount University | $66,460 | $27,750 | $29,137 | 54% |
| 5 | Shenandoah University | $66,070 | $23,250 | $30,298 | 67% |
| 6 | George Mason University | $64,301 | $21,625 | $17,915 | 68% |
| 7 | James Madison University | $62,914 | $23,000 | $23,322 | 80% |
| 8 | Hampden-Sydney College | $62,515 | $24,500 | $22,400 | 62% |
| 9 | University of Lynchburg | $62,164 | — | $22,235 | 57% |
| 10 | University of Mary Washington | $61,864 | $22,567 | $20,667 | 66% |
| 11 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | $61,703 | $20,500 | $24,953 | 86% |
| 12 | Randolph-Macon College | $58,821 | $26,067 | $27,866 | 70% |
| 13 | Bridgewater College | $58,732 | $27,000 | $17,800 | 53% |
| 14 | Virginia Commonwealth University | $58,420 | $21,712 | $23,433 | 63% |
| 15 | Christopher Newport University | $55,657 | $26,000 | $23,015 | 72% |
| 16 | Old Dominion University | $55,304 | $25,970 | $14,638 | 46% |
| 17 | Roanoke College | $55,246 | $27,000 | $24,503 | 67% |
| 18 | Virginia State University | $53,398 | $26,000 | $15,840 | 39% |
| 19 | Radford University | $51,266 | $25,000 | $14,578 | 49% |
| 20 | Liberty University | $50,666 | $23,299 | $29,357 | 65% |
| 21 | Longwood University | $49,777 | $26,946 | $19,066 | 61% |
| 22 | William & Mary | $49,644 | $16,681 | $19,096 | 89% |
| 23 | Hampton University | $49,539 | $27,000 | $25,319 | 57% |
| 24 | Randolph College | $44,118 | $26,373 | $15,921 | 46% |
| 25 | Virginia Union University | $40,032 | $33,700 | $13,235 | 34% |
13 more Virginia colleges offer Biology but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Biology graduates
Biological technician
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +7.4% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Natural Sciences Managers
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +8.2% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at Liberty University, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
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About Liberty University
- Acceptance rate: 99% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 65% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $44,813
- Full cost breakdown · all 79 majors · overview
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Liberty University Biology questions
How much do Liberty University Biology graduates earn?
Biology graduates of Liberty University earn a median $50,666 four years after graduating and $23,803 one year after. The U.S. median for Biology graduates across 837 colleges is $57,996.
How much debt do Liberty University Biology graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Biology graduates of Liberty University is $23,299, about 46% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $25,000.
Where does Liberty University rank for Biology in Virginia?
Of 25 Virginia colleges reporting Biology graduate earnings, Liberty University ranks 20th. The highest is Virginia Military Institute at $71,547.
What jobs do Biology graduates get?
A common career is biological technician, with a median wage of $53,360 in Virginia and $57,510 nationally. Others include secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education and natural sciences managers.
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