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General Biology at Augusta University

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

Augusta University sits in Augusta, GA.

During the most recent reporting year, 37 general biology degrees were awarded at Augusta University.

Studying Online at Augusta University

Many students take online classes at Augusta University. Among 10,900 students, 2,320 (21%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,480 (41%) took at least some classes online.

General Biology Rankings at Augusta University

These rankings give you a sense of how Augusta University’s General Biology program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Georgia	#14 of 37
Best Schools (Quality)	Georgia	#17 of 37
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#85 of 293
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#175 of 296
Best Value	Nationwide	#433 of 1,237
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#977 of 1,249

Earnings for General Biology Graduates from Augusta University

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

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
2 years	$31,423
3 years	$38,098
4 years	$49,385
5 years	$58,980

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, General Biology graduates from Augusta University earn a median of $49,385, compared with $71,086 for all Augusta University graduates — about 31% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for General Biology graduates from Augusta University is $24,058.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of General Biology graduates at Augusta University, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, General Biology graduates at Augusta University are 81% women (30) and 19% men (7).

General Biology Bachelor’s Program at Augusta University

Among the 37 bachelor’s general biology degrees awarded at Augusta University, 81% were women (30) and 19% were men (7).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	11
Hispanic / Latino	5
Black / African American	7
Asian	10
Two or More Races	3
International (Nonresident)	1

Minority students account for 68% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Augusta University, above 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 Augusta University

The General Biology program at Augusta University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Biology Studies	37

Highest-Paying Careers for General Biology Graduates

Those who complete General Biology program at Augusta University go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying 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.