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 Tennessee Tech University ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at Tennessee Tech University was ranked #494 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #11 in Tennessee.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 490 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 494 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Tennessee Technological University handed out 117 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 38% over the previous year when 85 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in biology from Tennessee Tech University. This makes it the #219 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Tennessee Tech University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $25,087 a year. 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 Tennessee Tech University paid an average of $783 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $334 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,764 | $18,796 |
| Fees | $1,320 | $1,320 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,280 | $1,280 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,502 | $10,502 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,400 | $5,400 |
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Of the 117 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General Biology from Tennessee Tech University in 2021-2022, 39% were men and 61% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 90% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Tennessee Technological University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 105 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the Tennessee Tech 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 Tennessee Tech University Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 9 students graduated with a master's degree in biology from Tennessee Tech University. About 56% were men and 44% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 89% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Tennessee Technological University with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Tennessee Technological University.
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