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 Tennessee State University ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at Tennessee State University was ranked #665 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #12 in Tennessee.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 652 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 665 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Tennessee State University handed out 60 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 33% over the previous year when 45 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 11 students received their master’s degree in biology from Tennessee State University. This makes it the #147 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 12 students received their doctoral degrees in biology in 2022, making the school the #37 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 Tennessee State University is $30,672. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,337 for all biology students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Tennessee State University paid an average of $836 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $291 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,320 | $21,036 |
| Fees | $1,248 | $1,248 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,120 | $10,120 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,580 | $5,580 |
Learn more about Tennessee State University tuition and fees.
Of the 60 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General Biology from Tennessee State University in 2021-2022, 15% were men and 85% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 83% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Tennessee State University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 50 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Tennessee State University 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 Tennessee State University Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 60% of biology master's degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 80% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Tennessee State University with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Tennessee State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.