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General Biology at Albany State University

If you plan to study General Biology, take a look at what Albany State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Albany State University is located in Albany, GA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 55 general biology degrees were awarded at Albany State University.

Studying Online at Albany State University

Online coursework is an option at Albany State University. Among 6,768 students, 2,391 (35%) studied exclusively online and 3,130 (46%) took at least some classes online.

General Biology Rankings at Albany State University

Use these rankings to compare Albany State University’s General Biology program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Georgia	#18 of 37
Best Schools (Quality)	Georgia	#28 of 37
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#115 of 293
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#241 of 296
Best Value	Nationwide	#528 of 1,237
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#1146 of 1,249

Earnings for General Biology Graduates from Albany State University

Those who finish Albany State University’s General Biology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$26,026
2 years	$26,353
3 years	$33,997
4 years	$39,674
5 years	$47,427

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, General Biology graduates from Albany State University report median earnings of $39,674, compared with $45,139 for all Albany State University graduates — about 12% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for General Biology graduates from Albany State University stands at $30,745.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the diversity of General Biology graduates at Albany State University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, General Biology graduates at Albany State University are 85% women (47) and 15% men (8).

General Biology Bachelor’s Program at Albany State University

Of the 55 bachelor’s general biology degrees awarded at Albany State University, 85% were women (47) and 15% were men (8).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Albany State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
Hispanic / Latino	4
Black / African American	46
Two or More Races	2
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 95% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Albany State University, higher than the national average of 47%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific General Biology Concentrations at Albany State University

The General Biology program at Albany State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Biology Studies	55

Best-Paid Careers for General Biology Graduates

Those who complete General Biology program at Albany State University go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for General Biology majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists	$179,716
Natural Sciences Managers	$132,227
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$111,314
Clinical Research Coordinators	$110,931
Food Science Technicians	$100,898
Biological Technicians	$100,160
Molecular and Cellular Biologists	$100,077
Life Scientists, All Other	$97,541
Bioinformatics Scientists	$92,484
Forensic Science Technicians	$85,117

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.