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. Also, learn how Athens State University ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at Athens State University was ranked #859 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #17 in Alabama.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 841 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 859 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Athens State University handed out 10 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 47% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Athens State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,907 a year. This is higher than $32,337, which is the national median for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Athens State University was $502 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $251 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,530 | $15,060 |
| Fees | $2,310 | $2,310 |
Learn more about Athens State University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 30% of biology bachelor's degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 90% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Athens State University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Athens State University 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 Athens State University Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Athens State University.
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