by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at ETSU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #13 out of 27 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks ETSU as a strong choice for general biology, placing at #628 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 628 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Tennessee | 14 of 27 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Southeast Region | 93 of 294 |
Here is each degree level offered in general biology at ETSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 66 |
| Master’s | 11 |
| Doctoral | 11 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, East Tennessee State University handed out 66 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
ETSU holds a strong position among schools offering general biology at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #13 out of 27 schools by College Factual.
General Biology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from ETSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $37,032 a year. This is lower than $58,402, the median for all majors at ETSU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at ETSU, general biology students borrow a median amount of $20,625 in student loans. This is below $21,301, the typical median for all majors at ETSU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,486 | $11,630 |
| Fees | $2,096 | $2,096 |
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Among recent graduates, 38% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at ETSU were White. Approximately 77% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from East Tennessee State University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 51 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
ETSU awarded 66 bachelor’s completions in biology/biological sciences, general recently — 62% to women and 38% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (77%).
Graduate study is also available at ETSU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 11 |
| Doctoral Degrees in General Biology | 11 |
