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 UT Chattanooga ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at UT Chattanooga was ranked #429 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #10 in Tennessee.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 422 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 429 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga handed out 121 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 125 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at UT Chattanooga is $29,643. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,337 for all biology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UT Chattanooga, biology students borrow a median amount of $20,943 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 UT Chattanooga is $171 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UT Chattanooga paid an average of $679 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $343 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,232 | $16,296 |
| Fees | $1,912 | $1,912 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,052 | $10,052 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,950 | $4,950 |
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Of the 121 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in biology from UT Chattanooga in 2022, 30% were men and 70% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 89 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Online degrees for the UT Chattanooga 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 UT Chattanooga Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga.