Compare 8 Biological and Physical Sciences. programs in Virginia. Average earnings: $49,169.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Biological and Physical Sciences tells a different story. Across 8 programs in Virginia, earnings range from $42,899 to $61,339—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
University of Virginia-Main Campus leads with graduates earning $61,339, followed closely by University of Richmond at $59,003. The state average sits at $49,169, but the $18K earnings gap between top and bottom programs proves that choosing the right program matters more than institutional prestige alone.
Highest program earnings: $61,339
Strong outcomes with 93% acceptance
6.2% payment burden | Excellent
17.9% family burden | Manageable
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $61,339 | 40 | $17,500 | Excellent | $28,903 | Manageable | |
| #2 | University Of RichmondPrivate | $59,003 | 55 | $21,000 | Excellent | $30,512 | Challenging |
| #3 | William & MaryPublic | $49,592 | 165 | $18,500 | Good | $30,326 | High |
| #4 | $46,725 | 172 | $21,500 | Manageable | $23,585 | High | |
| #5 | Old Dominion UniversityPublic | $46,300 | 252 | $24,000 | Manageable | $18,866 | High |
| #6 | Liberty UniversityPrivate | $46,175 | 1,440 | $24,500 | Manageable | $16,398 | High |
| #7 | Radford UniversityPublic | $45,419 | 169 | $24,000 | Manageable | $22,158 | High |
| #8 | $42,899 | 72 | $25,000 | Manageable | $44,122 | High |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
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