by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 30 schools in Georgia to determine which ones were the best for bachelor's degree seekers in the field of general biology. Combined, these schools handed out 3,032 bachelor's degrees in general biology to qualified students.
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Your choice of general biology for getting your bachelor's degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their bachelor's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their bachelor's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for general biology students working on their bachelor's degree.
The biology school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best General Biology Bachelor's Degree Schools in Georgia.
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The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in general biology.
Every student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in general biology has to check out Emory University. Located in the large city of Atlanta, Emory is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.
Bachelor's students who receive their degree from the biology program earn about $23,492 for their early career.
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Every student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in general biology needs to look into University of Georgia. Located in the midsize city of Athens, UGA is a public university with a fairly large student population.
Students who graduate with their bachelor's from the biology program state that they receive average early career earnings of $27,638.
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It is difficult to beat Georgia State University if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in general biology. Located in the city of Atlanta, Georgia State is a public university with a very large student population.
Students who graduate with their bachelor's from the biology program state that they receive average early career income of $26,647.
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It's hard to beat Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in general biology. Located in the large city of Atlanta, Georgia Tech is a public school with a very large student population.
After graduating, biology bachelor's recipients generally make about $19,167 at the beginning of their careers.
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Located in the suburb of Kennesaw, KSU Georgia is a public university with a fairly large student population.
Bachelor's recipients from the general biology program at Kennesaw State University make $4,246 above the standard graduate with the same degree when they enter the workforce.
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Located in the distant town of Statesboro, GaSou is a public university with a very large student population.
Students who graduate with their bachelor's from the biology program report average early career earnings of $27,195.
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University of West Georgia is a large public university located in the town of Carrollton.
After graduating, biology bachelor's recipients typically earn around $28,550 at the beginning of their careers.
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Located in the distant town of Dahlonega, UNG is a public university with a fairly large student population.
General Biology bachelor's degree recipients from University of North Georgia receive an earnings boost of around $3,723 over the typical earnings of general biology graduates.
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Located in the midsize city of Macon, Mercer is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.
Bachelor's students who receive their degree from the biology program make around $22,100 in their early career salary.
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Located in the distant town of Milledgeville, Georgia College is a public university with a medium-sized student population.
Those general biology students who get their bachelor's degree from Georgia College & State University receive $5,266 more than the standard biology graduate.
More information about a bachelor’s in general biology from Georgia College & State UniversityExplore all the Best General Biology Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 225 | 6,110 |
| Tennessee | 220 | 1,404 |
| North Carolina | 213 | 3,443 |
| Virginia | 213 | 3,086 |
| South Carolina | 195 | 1,603 |
| Kentucky | 187 | 1,052 |
| Alabama | 184 | 1,708 |
| Louisiana | 171 | 1,375 |
| Mississippi | 169 | 941 |
| Arkansas | 167 | 861 |
| West Virginia | 147 | 470 |
General Biology is one of 14 different types of Biological & Biomedical Sciences programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology Studies | 3,029 |
| General Biomedical Sciences | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 383 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 217 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 95 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 76 |
| Zoology | 58 |
| Genetics | 57 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 43 |
| Biotechnology | 37 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 32 |
| Botany/Plant Biology | 9 |