Best Online Biology Programs in Newport News, VA (2026)

Updated July 30, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Newport News, Virginia has 5 accredited schools offering biology programs, with tuition ranging from $16,828 to $51,038 per year for indexed programs. Newport News has a population of about 184,774. Median household income is $66,718 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 29.1% 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 Newport News

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer biology programs near Newport News, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Newport News city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Newport News. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Christopher Newport University

Newport News, VA 3.5 miles from Newport News BOC Score 59.7
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 86%
Graduation rate 73%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,509
Avg net price $23,015/yr
Tuition
In‑state$16,828
Out‑of‑state$31,178
Contact
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 9

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Virginia schools on the Virginia biology page.

Biology Wages Near Newport News

Newport News 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.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Medical Scientist$93,620VA statewide$95,628
Biological Technician$48,600Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC$49,642
Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist$72,760Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC$74,321
Soil and Plant Scientist$73,920VA 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.

Newport News at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population184,774Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$66,718Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+29.1%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)97.9 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited biology schools are near Newport News, VA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering biology programs near Newport News. The closest is Christopher Newport University in Newport News, VA (3.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Norfolk State University (22.5 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying biology roles near Newport News?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying biology-related roles near Newport News 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 Hampton instead of Newport News?

Hampton, VA is 9.2 miles from Newport News 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 Newport News an affordable place to study biology?

Newport News’s median household income of $66,718 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Newport News 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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Other Programs Available in Newport News

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Data verified: July 30, 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.

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