Biology at Virginia Union University
Richmond, VA · Bachelor's Degree · about 12 graduates a year
Virginia Union University graduates in biology earn 30% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 77% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Virginia Union University Compares for Biology
All 841 colleges reporting biology earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carlow University Pittsburgh, PA | $134,677 | $136,968 | #1 | $36,211 |
| 2 | Providence College Providence, RI | $93,757 | $92,341 | #6 | $39,616 |
| 3 | Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ | $93,200 | $81,800 | #17 | $27,759 |
| 4 | College of the Holy Cross Worcester, MA | $92,914 | $81,821 | #16 | $43,276 |
| 5 | University of Detroit Mercy Detroit, MI | $91,888 | $96,885 | #2 | $19,882 |
| 6 | Yeshiva University New York, NY | $90,456 | $86,095 | #9 | $21,104 |
| 7 | Ohio Dominican University Columbus, OH | $90,431 | $96,503 | #3 | $38,548 |
| 8 | Marquette University Milwaukee, WI | $88,921 | $92,527 | #5 | $28,555 |
| 9 | Union College Schenectady, NY | $87,208 | $83,004 | #14 | — |
| 10 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $87,026 | $80,160 | #19 | $36,525 |
| … | |||||
| 821 | Missouri Southern State University Joplin, MO | $40,412 | $43,330 | #812 | $31,149 |
| 822 | Alcorn State University Alcorn State, MS | $40,379 | $48,992 | #744 | $27,607 |
| 823 | Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale, FL | $40,048 | $42,626 | #818 | $34,287 |
| 824 | Virginia Union University Richmond, VA | $40,032 | $36,453 | #838 | $32,986 |
| 825 | Livingstone College Salisbury, NC | $40,017 | $42,944 | #815 | — |
| 826 | Lynn University Boca Raton, FL | $38,783 | $41,280 | #822 | — |
| 827 | Lawrence University Appleton, WI | $38,092 | $39,637 | #830 | — |
Other Majors at Virginia Union University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | $64,924 | — | #22 of 27 |
| Psychology | $50,826 | $21,626 | #472 of 1027 |
| Criminology | $49,024 | $30,291 | #96 of 113 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $45,214 | $33,126 | #457 of 459 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $42,376 | $18,076 | #608 of 660 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $39,251 | $19,354 | #1176 of 1176 |
| Social Work | $38,872 | — | #413 of 420 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Virginia Union University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $32,986 one year after graduating and $40,032 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Virginia Union University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Virginia Union University ranks #824 by median pay four years after graduation, and #838 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Virginia Union University worth it?
Its graduates earn 30% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $31,000.
← All data for Virginia Union University · Methodology
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.