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 TROY ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at TROY was ranked #639 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #9 in Alabama.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 627 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 639 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Troy University handed out 76 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 81 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in biology from TROY. This makes it the #264 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from TROY go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $30,057 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,337 for all biology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at TROY, biology students borrow a median amount of $23,218 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.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at TROY was $816 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $408 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,792 | $19,584 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,366 | $1,366 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $7,996 | $7,996 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,004 | $5,004 |
Learn more about TROY tuition and fees.
The biology program at TROY awarded 76 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 39% of these degrees went to men with the other 61% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at TROY are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 58% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Troy University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 44 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Online degrees for the TROY 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 TROY Online Learning page.
All of the 4 students who graduated with a Master’s in biology from TROY in 2022 were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 100% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Troy 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 | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Troy University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 6 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.