Biology Studies at Athens State University
If you plan to study Biology Studies, take a look at what Athens State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Athens State University is located in Athens, AL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 14 biology studies degrees were awarded at Athens State University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Athens State University
Many students take online classes at Athens State University. Of 2,986 students, 2,141 (72%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 650 (22%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Biology Studies graduates at Athens State University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Biology Studies graduates at Athens State University are 71% women (10) and 29% men (4).
Biology Studies Bachelor’s Program at Athens State University
Of the 14 bachelor’s biology studies graduates at Athens State University, 71% were women (10) and 29% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biology Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Athens State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 12 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
Minority students account for 14% of Biology Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Athens State University, below the national average of 48%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Biology Studies Graduates
Those who complete Biology Studies program at Athens State University pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for Biology Studies majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| 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 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $79,550 |
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.