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Best Online Biology Programs in Chesapeake, VA (2026)
Chesapeake, Virginia has 5 accredited schools offering biology programs. Chesapeake has a population of about 251,153. Median household income is $94,189 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 36.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Virginia, the top-earning biology-related role is Medical Scientist at a median $93,620 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Biology Schools to Chesapeake
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer biology programs near Chesapeake, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Chesapeake city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Virginia schools on the Virginia biology page.
Biology Wages Near Chesapeake
Chesapeake is part of the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC metro area (BLS area code 47260). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Virginia statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Scientist | $93,620 | VA statewide | $95,628 |
| Biological Technician | $48,600 | Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $49,642 |
| Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist | $72,760 | Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $74,321 |
| Soil and Plant Scientist | $73,920 | VA statewide | $75,506 |
Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.
Chesapeake at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 251,153 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $94,189 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 36.4% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 97.9 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Chesapeake-Area Cities With Biology Programs
- Portsmouth, VA – 12.0 mi away (95,252 pop)
- Virginia Beach, VA – 14.8 mi away (1,487,505 pop)
- Norfolk, VA – 15.2 mi away (245,115 pop)
- Suffolk, VA – 18.7 mi away (89,273 pop)
- Hampton, VA – 26.3 mi away (135,410 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited biology schools are near Chesapeake, VA?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering biology programs near Chesapeake. The closest is Norfolk State University in Norfolk, VA (11.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Elizabeth City State University (28.0 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying biology roles near Chesapeake?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying biology-related roles near Chesapeake are: Medical Scientist ($93,620), Soil and Plant Scientist ($73,920), Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist ($72,760). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Virginia statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Portsmouth instead of Chesapeake?
Portsmouth, VA is 12.0 miles from Chesapeake and has its own set of local biology programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Chesapeake an affordable place to study biology?
Chesapeake’s median household income of $94,189 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Chesapeake while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Virginia public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
How do I verify a program is accredited?
Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.
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Data verified: August 10, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.