Virginia · Ecology

Best Ecology institutions in Virginia, ranked by earnings

The Ecology program, formally known as Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology, is a comprehensive study within the Biological and Biomedical Sciences field. This program is designed for students interested in understanding…

Institutions
9
offering CIP 26.13
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
34
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$28,911
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
62%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Biological Technicians
$53,530
BLS OEWS 2024

9 institutions offering Ecology in Virginia

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by completions.

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1William & Mary
Williamsburg Public
1989%
2Liberty University
Lynchburg Private not-for-profit
565%$28,911
3Mary Baldwin University
Staunton Private not-for-profit
339%$18,500
4Hampton University
Hampton Private not-for-profit
257%$34,268
5Eastern Virginia Medical School
Norfolk Public
1
6George Mason University
Fairfax Public
168%
7Old Dominion University
Norfolk Public
146%
8Shenandoah University
Winchester Private not-for-profit
167%$27,455
9Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond Public
163%

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
1,950
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$53,530
median $49,250
Best-paying metro
$57,570
Charlottesville, VA

Related careers

Biological Technicians
$53,530 avg · 1,950 jobs
Biological Scientists, All Other
$94,040 avg · 1,950 jobs
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary
$94,790 avg · 1,890 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Ecology programs in Virginia.

How much do Biological Technicians earn in Virginia?+

The average annual wage for Biological Technicians in Virginia is $53,530 (median $49,250), across about 1,950 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

What is the focus of the Ecology program?+

The Ecology program, formally known as Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology, is a comprehensive study within the Biological and Biomedical Sciences field. This program is designed for students interested in understanding…

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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