VSU Biology Degree, Major and Program Information

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Richmond, VA
- Total Employment: 90
- Average Annual Salary: $111,360
- Average Hourly Rate: $53.54
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- Total Employment (2008): 44,600
- Total Employment Projected (2018): 51,500
- Percent Job Growth: 6.90%
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Awarded Degrees and Program Completion Details

Biology

	Total	Bachelor	Master
Overall
All Students	28	21	7

By Gender
Male	7	5	2
Female	21	16	5

By Race
Non-Resident Alien	-	-	-
American Indian	-	-	-
Black	26	20	6
Asian	-	-	-
Hispanic	-	-	-
White	2	1	1
Unknown	-	-	-

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4 Year Programs

Christopher Newport University

1 University Place
Newport News, VA 23606

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 78

Highest Degree Offered: Master's
Campus Location: Midsized City
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 1,000 - 4,999
Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges--Arts & Sciences
Size & Residential Status: Medium Four-Year, Highly Residential

College of William and Mary

Address Not Available
Williamsburg, VA 23187

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 111

Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral and First-Professional
Campus Location: Large Suburb
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 5,000 - 9,999
Classification: Research Universities (High Research Activity)
Size & Residential Status: Medium Four-Year, Highly Residential

George Mason University

4400 University Dr
Fairfax, VA 22030

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 191

Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral and First-Professional
Campus Location: Large Suburb
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 20,000 and Above
Classification: Research Universities (High Research Activity)
Size & Residential Status: Large Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential

James Madison University

800 South Main Street
Harrisonburg, VA 22807

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 140

Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral
Campus Location: Small City
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 10,000 - 19,999
Classification: Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
Size & Residential Status: Large Four-Year, Primarily Residential

Longwood University

201 High St
Farmville, VA 23909

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 32

Highest Degree Offered: Master's
Campus Location: Remote Town
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 1,000 - 4,999
Classification: Masters Colleges and Universities (Medium Programs)
Size & Residential Status: Medium Four-Year, Highly Residential

Norfolk State University

700 Park Ave
Norfolk, VA 23504

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 28

Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral
Historically Black College: Yes
Campus Location: Midsized City
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 5,000 - 9,999
Classification: Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
Size & Residential Status: Medium Four-Year, Primarily Residential

Old Dominion University

5115 Hampton Blvd
Norfolk, VA 23529

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 113

Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral
Campus Location: Midsized City
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 20,000 and Above
Classification: Research Universities (High Research Activity)
Size & Residential Status: Large Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential

Radford University

East Main Street
Radford, VA 24141

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 45

Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral
Campus Location: Town Fringe
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 5,000 - 9,999
Classification: Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
Size & Residential Status: Medium Four-Year, Primarily Residential

University of Mary Washington

1301 College Ave
Fredericksburg, VA 22401

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 87

Highest Degree Offered: Master's
Campus Location: Small Suburb
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 5,000 - 9,999
Classification: Masters Colleges and Universities (Medium Programs)
Size & Residential Status: Medium Four-Year, Highly Residential

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4 Year Programs

Averett University

420 W Main St
Danville, VA 24541

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 1

Highest Degree Offered: Master's
Campus Location: Small City
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: Under 1,000
Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges--Diverse Fields
Size & Residential Status: Very Small Four-Year, Highly Residential

Bluefield College

3000 College Dr
Bluefield, VA 24605

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 6

Highest Degree Offered: Bachelor's
Campus Location: Remote Town
Tenure System: No Tenure System
Students Enrollment: Under 1,000
Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges--Diverse Fields
Size & Residential Status: Very Small Four-Year, Primarily Residential

Bridgewater College

402 E College St
Bridgewater, VA 22812

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 41

Highest Degree Offered: Bachelor's
Campus Location: Small Suburb
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 1,000 - 4,999
Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges--Arts & Sciences
Size & Residential Status: Small Four-Year, Highly Residential

Eastern Mennonite University

1200 Park Rd
Harrisonburg, VA 22802

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 8

Highest Degree Offered: Master's and First-Professional
Campus Location: Small City
Tenure System: No Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 1,000 - 4,999
Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges--Arts & Sciences
Size & Residential Status: Small Four-Year, Highly Residential

Eastern Virginia Medical School

700w. Olney
Norfolk, VA 23507

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 19

Highest Degree Offered: Master's and First-Professional
Grants A Medical Degree: Yes
Campus Location: Midsized City
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: Under 1,000
Classification: Special Focus Institutions--Medical Schools and Medical Centers