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, and more. We've also included details on how GSW ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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The biology major at GSW is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for General Biology. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Georgia Southwestern State University handed out 5 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 6 degrees were handed out.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at GSW was $616 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $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 | $916 | $916 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,574 | $9,574 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,280 | $5,280 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 20% of biology bachelor's degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at GSW are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgia Southwestern 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 | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
GSW 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 GSW Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Georgia Southwestern State University.
More about our data sources and methodologies.