Biology, General

Bachelor's degree · Virginia Wesleyan University · Virginia Beach, VA

CIP 26.01

$30,921Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$30,197Median earnings 3 years after
$56,522Median earnings 5 years after
$24,250Median federal debt
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How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Biology, General at Virginia Wesleyan University earn a median of $30,921 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $57,214 four years after graduating (middle half: $38,929–$79,199). Median debt is $24,250, about 78% of first-year earnings.

Biology, General (Bachelor's degree) at other Virginia schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Virginia Military Institute
Lexington
$43,797$21,250
Hampden-Sydney College
Hampden-Sydney
$41,876$24,500
Shenandoah University
Winchester
$40,980$20,706
Roanoke College
Salem
$37,458$27,000
University of Richmond
University of Richmond
$36,300$19,597
University of Mary Washington
Fredericksburg
$35,194$22,150
George Mason University
Fairfax
$34,719$19,125
Bridgewater College
Bridgewater
$34,494$27,000
James Madison University
Harrisonburg
$34,159$20,594
Longwood University
Farmville
$33,686$25,750
Randolph-Macon College
Ashland
$33,361$24,990
Virginia Union University
Richmond
$32,986$31,000
Radford University
Radford
$32,457$22,751
Marymount University
Arlington
$31,156$27,000
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond
$31,149$20,500

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Biology, General graduates from Virginia Wesleyan University make?

The median salary is $30,921 one year after graduation and $56,522 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $24,250.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.