Virginia · Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences

Best colleges for Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences in Virginia

Ranked by graduates a year

George Mason University, Old Dominion University and Virginia Commonwealth University award the most Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences degrees and certificates in Virginia: 26, 3 and 3 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 4 Virginia colleges offer Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences and award 34 degrees and certificates a year in all.

The Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences program focuses on the study of cells, their structures, functions, and the biological systems they comprise. This program is ideal for students interested in delving into the microscopic…

Institutions
4
offering CIP 26.04
States offered
44
with a program page
Degrees / yr
34
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median starting salary
—
1 yr after graduation, College Scorecard
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
—
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
68%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Biological Technicians
$57,850
BLS OEWS May 2025

4 institutions offering Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences in Virginia

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by graduates a year.

Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionStarting salary (1 yr)Graduates / yrGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1George Mason University
Fairfax Public
—2668%——
2Old Dominion University
Norfolk Public
—346%——
3Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond Public
—363%——
4University of Virginia
Charlottesville Public
—296%——

Colleges awarding the most Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences degrees in Virginia

Top 4 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Online, degree-completion and graduate-only schools, and schools with a graduation rate under 30% are listed in full below.

Graduates / yr: degrees and certificates awarded in a year, IPEDS completions. Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionGraduates / yrStarting salary (1 yr)
1George Mason University
Fairfax Public
26Not reported
2Old Dominion University
Norfolk Public
3Not reported
3Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond Public
3Not reported
4University of Virginia
Charlottesville Public
2Not reported

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Biological Technicians (SOC 19-4021).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+3.5%
About as fast as average
Openings / yr (US)
~9,100
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$52,000
typically Bachelor's degree

Top skills

Reading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingScienceActive ListeningActive LearningWriting

What Biological Technicians earn in Virginia

Jobs in Virginia
1,820
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$57,850
median $53,360
Best-paying metro
$62,620
Charlottesville, VA

Related careers

Biological Technicians
$57,850 avg · 1,820 jobs
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$93,310 avg · 1,760 jobs
Biological Scientists, All Other
$102,970 avg · 1,650 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences programs in Virginia.

Which Virginia colleges award the most Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences degrees?+

George Mason University (26 graduates a year), Old Dominion University (3 graduates a year) and Virginia Commonwealth University (3 graduates a year) award the most Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences degrees and certificates in Virginia, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 4 Virginia colleges offer Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences.

How much do Biological Technicians earn in Virginia?+

The average annual wage for Biological Technicians in Virginia is $57,850 (median $53,360), across about 1,820 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

What is the focus of the Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences program?+

The Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences program focuses on the study of cells, their structures, functions, and the biological systems they comprise. This program is ideal for students interested in delving into the microscopic…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop reading comprehension, critical thinking, science, active listening, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Biological Technicians?+

The national job outlook is about +3.5% growth with around 9,100 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Bachelor's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
PSEO graduate earnings2019–21 graduation cohorts (release V4.13.0)
Earnings and employment outcomes of graduates by institution, degree level, and field of study, measured from state wage records.
BLS wages & outlookOEWS May 2025 release
Occupational employment and wage estimates plus 10-year job outlook, used to connect programs to real-world earnings.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.

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