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 UNG ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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The bachelor's program at UNG was ranked #463 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #8 in Georgia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 455 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 463 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of North Georgia handed out 145 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 148 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at UNG is $31,007. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,337 for all biology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UNG, biology students borrow a median amount of $14,292 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.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UNG paid an average of $624 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $176 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,230 | $14,986 |
| Fees | $981 | $981 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,460 | $1,460 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,310 | $12,310 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,680 | $3,680 |
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Of the 145 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in biology from UNG in 2022, 30% were men and 70% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UNG are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 63% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Georgia with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 92 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 11 |
UNG 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 UNG Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at University of North Georgia.