by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Albany State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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The bachelor's program at Albany State was ranked #750 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #18 in Georgia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 737 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 750 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Albany State University handed out 37 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 40 degrees were handed out.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Albany State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $30,588 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,337 for all biology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Albany State, biology students borrow a median amount of $18,215 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all biology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $27,650.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at Albany State is $208 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Albany State paid an average of $616 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $169 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,064 | $14,786 |
| Fees | $1,420 | $1,420 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,220 | $1,220 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,066 | $9,066 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,400 | $3,400 |
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Of the 37 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General Biology from Albany State in 2021-2022, 16% were men and 84% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 78% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Albany State University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 29 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the Albany State biology bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Albany State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Albany State University.
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