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 Georgia State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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The bachelor's program at Georgia State was ranked #205 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #4 in Georgia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Georgia State University handed out 375 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 19% over the previous year when 314 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 78 students received their master’s degree in biology from Georgia State. This makes it the #16 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in biology in 2022, making the school the #53 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Georgia State is $26,647. 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 Georgia State, biology students borrow a median amount of $18,801 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 Georgia State is $147 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Georgia State was $933 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $298 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,158 | $22,389 |
| Fees | $1,320 | $1,320 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,328 | $16,328 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,662 | $4,662 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 32% of biology bachelor's degrees went to men and 68% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgia State University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 85 |
| Black or African American | 146 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 |
| White | 59 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 28 |
| Other Races | 26 |
Georgia State 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 Georgia State Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's biology program at Georgia State make a median salary of $42,451. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $43,317.
Of the 75 biology students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Georgia State, about 40% were men and 60% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgia State University with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 21 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 16 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Georgia State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 110 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.