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Biology at Roanoke College

Roanoke College graduates about 53 biology majors a year, 12% of its graduating class. That puts it 416th of 692 schools we score for biology, a solid program at 48 out of 100. Its current catalog lists 70 undergraduate courses in the field, more than 56% of the schools we've counted. Graduates in the major earn a median $55,000 four years out, about the national figure for the same major.

48/100Solid#416 of 692 for biology →
Graduates a year5312% of the class
Courses in the catalog70more than 56% of schools
Median pay 4 years out$55,0000.97× the same major nationally
Admit rate83%whole school
SAT middle 50%1070–1260whole school

Around Roanoke College

Health Services
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Bittle Hall
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Salem, VA 24153, USA
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Salem, VA 24153, USA
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Where biology happens

Buildings on campus that fit the field: Life Science Building, Health Center Building.

Named buildings on the campus map: Athletics 3 · Academic 2 · Library 2 · Offices 1 · Chapel 1 · Dining 1.

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Nearby in the biology ranking

  1. Florida Southern College 48
  2. Ramapo College of New Jersey 48
  3. Carroll University 48
  4. Bethel University 48
  5. North Central College 48
  6. St. Mary's University 48
  7. North Park University 48
  8. Virginia State University 48

Other strong majors at Roanoke College

How the score works

The score is out of 100 and compares Roanoke College with every school we score in biology. It weighs the school's overall strength; how many students graduate in the major and what share of the class they are; research spending in the field (NSF); early pay against the same major nationally; how many courses the catalog lists; and test scores. 80+ is a standout program, 65+ strong, 45+ solid. Sources: US Department of Education (College Scorecard, IPEDS), NSF HERD, each school's current course catalog, OpenStreetMap and Wikimedia Commons.

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