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 KSU Georgia ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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The bachelor's program at KSU Georgia was ranked #319 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #5 in Georgia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools | 119 |
| Best General Biology Graduate Degree Schools | 147 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 312 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 319 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Kennesaw State University handed out 246 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 262 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 15 students received their master’s degree in biology from KSU Georgia. This makes it the #104 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from KSU Georgia go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,530 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,337 for all biology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at KSU Georgia, biology students borrow a median amount of $25,401 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 KSU Georgia is $261 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at KSU Georgia paid an average of $654 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $185 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,450 | $15,704 |
| Fees | $1,336 | $1,336 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,027 | $13,027 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,614 | $5,614 |
Learn more about KSU Georgia tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 246 students earned a bachelor's degree in biology from KSU Georgia. About 67% of these graduates were women and the other 33% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Kennesaw State University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 72 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 |
| White | 114 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 12 |
KSU Georgia 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 KSU Georgia Online Learning page.
Of the 14 students who earned a master's degree in General Biology from KSU Georgia in 2021-2022, 14% were men and 86% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Kennesaw State University with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Kennesaw State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 22 |