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. In addition, we cover how Middle Tennessee State University ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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The bachelor's program at Middle Tennessee State University was ranked #340 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #5 in Tennessee.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 337 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 340 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Middle Tennessee State University handed out 141 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 12% over the previous year when 161 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in biology from Middle Tennessee State University. This makes it the #290 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Middle Tennessee State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,986 a year. This is higher than $32,337, which is the national median for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Middle Tennessee State University, biology students borrow a median amount of $9,826 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 Middle Tennessee State University is $77 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Middle Tennessee State University paid an average of $1,128 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $314 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,536 | $27,072 |
| Fees | $1,970 | $1,970 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,260 | $1,260 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,704 | $11,704 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,350 | $5,350 |
Learn more about Middle Tennessee State University tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 141 students earned a bachelor's degree in biology from Middle Tennessee State University. About 71% of these graduates were women and the other 29% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Middle Tennessee State University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 65% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Middle Tennessee State University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 21 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 91 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the Middle Tennessee State University 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 Middle Tennessee State University Online Learning page.
Of the 4 biology students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Middle Tennessee State University, about 25% were men and 75% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Middle Tennessee State University with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Middle Tennessee State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) | 49 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 45 |
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