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Best Online Biology Programs in Fairfax, VA (2026)
Fairfax, Virginia has 5 accredited schools offering biology programs, with tuition ranging from $68,017 to $88,741 per year for indexed programs. Fairfax has a population of about 24,478. Median household income is $132,774 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 62.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area, the top-earning biology-related role is Medical Scientist at a median $107,110 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Biology Schools to Fairfax
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer biology programs near Fairfax, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Fairfax 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 Fairfax
Fairfax is part of the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area (BLS area code 47900). 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 | $107,110 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $98,356 |
| Biological Technician | $63,510 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $58,320 |
| Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist | $104,330 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $95,803 |
| Soil and Plant Scientist | $95,870 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $88,035 |
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.
Fairfax at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 24,478 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $132,774 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 62.3% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 108.9 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Fairfax-Area Cities With Biology Programs
- Herndon, VA – 9.3 mi away (24,393 pop)
- Alexandria, VA – 11.7 mi away (155,810 pop)
- Manassas, VA – 12.3 mi away (41,483 pop)
- Washington, DC – 15.7 mi away (5,191,844 pop)
- Rockville, MD – 17.7 mi away (66,940 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited biology schools are near Fairfax, VA?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering biology programs near Fairfax. The closest is George Mason University in Fairfax, VA (1.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Georgetown University (12.8 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying biology roles near Fairfax?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying biology-related roles near Fairfax are: Medical Scientist ($107,110), Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist ($104,330), Soil and Plant Scientist ($95,870). 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 Herndon instead of Fairfax?
Herndon, VA is 9.3 miles from Fairfax 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 Fairfax an affordable place to study biology?
Fairfax’s median household income of $132,774 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Fairfax 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.