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 Gordon ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at Gordon was ranked #878 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #30 in Georgia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 860 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 878 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Gordon State College handed out 29 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 30 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Gordon is $29,542. This is less than $32,337, which is the national median of all biology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Gordon paid an average of $395 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $107 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,563 | $9,469 |
| Fees | $912 | $912 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,350 | $1,350 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,142 | $9,142 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,726 | $2,726 |
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Of the 29 biology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Gordon, about 17% were men and 83% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 55% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Gordon State College with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Gordon 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 Gordon Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Gordon State College.