Biology Degree

The biology program at Virginia Union University prepares students for careers as laboratory technicians, scientific company sales representatives, animal technicians, greenhouse curators, environmental consultants, and more. The program focuses on the basic program of biology or the biological sciences. Program courses include: general biology, genetics, molecular ecology, and natural history and biodiversity. Get more details below including other Virginia colleges that offer biology degrees.

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Virginia Union University (VUU)

1 Hayden Drive, Petersburg, VA

Virginia Union University is a nonprofit private historically black institution located in Richmond, Virginia. Many historically black colleges and universities (also known as HBCUs) were founded after the civil war to provide newly freed African Americans with educational opportunities. The school's Baptist affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's vision. Approximately a thousand students enroll at Virginia Union University per year.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Theology And Religious Vocations
• Social Sciences
• Communications And Journalism
• Psychology

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be required to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit school transcripts, which are then studied by the admissions office. The most common standardized test scores among students admitted to this school are between 13 to 17 for the ACT exam, or 690 to 860 on the SAT. This school has an admissions rate of 75 percent of which only 8 percent decided to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is nearly $16,000, but may change from year to year. Students are encouraged to use the school's net price calculator to better understand their cost of attendance. The price of on-campus housing is approximately $3,600 annually. Students at Virginia Union University may qualify for aid which is generally loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The Virginia Union University Panthers participate in a number of intercollegiate athletic programs, overseen by the NCAA. Available sports offered:

• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division II)
• Football (NCAA Division II)
• Golf (NCAA Division II)

Students who would like to see more about Virginia Union University may take a look at their website at vuu.edu today.

Students Enrolled in the Biology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Virginia Union University offers a bachelor's degree program in biology.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Natural Sciences Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, natural sciences managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 3.3% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Richmond, VA
  • Total Employment: 150
  • Average Hourly Rate: $58.23
  • Average Annual Salary: $121130

Molecular and Cellular Biologists

Description

Research and study cellular molecules and organelles to understand cell function and organization.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).