# Virginia Commonwealth University: Biological and Physical Sciences (bachelor's)

Richmond, VA. IPEDS 234030, CIP 30.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/virginia-commonwealth-university/majors/biological-and-physical-sciences

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $36,709
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $61,395 (U.S. median for this major: $63,018 across 33 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,975 (U.S. median $26,000)
- Rank in VA: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings

## Biological and Physical Sciences at VA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Commonwealth University | $61,395 | $26,975 | $23,433 | 63% |

## Careers
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage $62,000 Richmond, VA, $72,170 VA, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $126,610 Richmond, VA, $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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