by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how Mercer ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at Mercer was ranked #520 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #9 in Georgia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools | 144 |
| Best General Biology Graduate Degree Schools | 172 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 470 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 520 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Mercer University handed out 53 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 30% over the previous year when 76 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 34 students received their master’s degree in biology from Mercer. This makes it the #41 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Mercer is $22,100. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,337 for all biology students.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at Mercer is $376 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Mercer was $1,353 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $33,080 | $33,080 |
| Fees | $300 | $300 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,528 | $14,528 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,864 | $2,864 |
Learn more about Mercer tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 53 biology majors earned their bachelor's degree from Mercer. Of these graduates, 23% were men and 77% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mercer University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Mercer 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 Mercer Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's biology program at Mercer make a median salary of $17,033. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $43,317.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 39 biology majors earned their master's degree from Mercer. Of these graduates, 41% were men and 59% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Mercer are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 51% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mercer University with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Mercer University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 34 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 23 |
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