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 CSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at CSU was ranked #857 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #27 in Georgia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 839 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 857 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Columbus State University handed out 50 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 55 degrees were handed out.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from CSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $28,947 a year. This is less than $32,337, which is the national median of all biology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at CSU, biology students borrow a median amount of $26,040 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.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at CSU was $643 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $182 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,371 | $15,424 |
| Fees | $1,380 | $1,380 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,262 | $11,262 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,184 | $6,184 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 50 students earned a bachelor's degree in biology from CSU. About 72% of these graduates were women and the other 28% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbus State University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
CSU does not offer an online option for its biology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the CSU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Columbus State University.
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