# Hampton University: Biology (bachelor's)

Hampton, VA. IPEDS 232265, CIP 26.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/hampton-university/majors/biology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $30,359
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $49,539 (U.S. median for this major: $57,996 across 837 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in VA: 23 of 25 colleges by 4-year earnings

## Biology at VA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Military Institute | $71,547 | $23,000 | $17,113 | 76% |
| University of Virginia | $70,240 | $19,500 | $21,565 | 96% |
| University of Richmond | $69,564 | $20,064 | $31,309 | 85% |
| Marymount University | $66,460 | $27,750 | $29,137 | 54% |
| Shenandoah University | $66,070 | $23,250 | $30,298 | 67% |
| George Mason University | $64,301 | $21,625 | $17,915 | 68% |
| James Madison University | $62,914 | $23,000 | $23,322 | 80% |
| Hampden-Sydney College | $62,515 | $24,500 | $22,400 | 62% |
| University of Lynchburg | $62,164 | not reported | $22,235 | 57% |
| University of Mary Washington | $61,864 | $22,567 | $20,667 | 66% |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | $61,703 | $20,500 | $24,953 | 86% |
| Randolph-Macon College | $58,821 | $26,067 | $27,866 | 71% |
| Bridgewater College | $58,732 | $27,000 | $17,800 | 53% |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | $58,420 | $21,712 | $23,433 | 63% |
| Christopher Newport University | $55,657 | $26,000 | $23,015 | 72% |
| Old Dominion University | $55,304 | $25,970 | $14,638 | 46% |
| Roanoke College | $55,246 | $27,000 | $24,503 | 67% |
| Virginia State University | $53,398 | $26,000 | $15,840 | 39% |
| Radford University | $51,266 | $25,000 | $14,578 | 49% |
| Liberty University | $50,666 | $23,299 | $29,357 | 65% |
| Longwood University | $49,777 | $26,946 | $19,066 | 61% |
| William & Mary | $49,644 | $16,681 | $19,096 | 89% |
| Hampton University | $49,539 | $27,000 | $25,319 | 57% |
| Randolph College | $44,118 | $26,373 | $15,921 | 46% |
| Virginia Union University | $40,032 | $33,700 | $13,235 | 34% |

## Careers
- Biological technician (SOC 19-4020): median wage $48,600 Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC, $53,360 VA, $57,510 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.4% by 2035
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage $76,790 Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC, $72,170 VA, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $128,340 Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC, $150,570 VA, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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