Biological & Biomedical Sciences at Gordon State College
If you plan to study Biological & Biomedical Sciences, consider the program at Gordon State College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Gordon State College is in Barnesville, GA.
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Studying Online at Gordon State College
Many students take online classes at Gordon State College. Among 3,179 students, 1,405 (44%) studied exclusively online and 1,015 (32%) took at least some classes online.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences Rankings at Gordon State College
These rankings give you a sense of how Gordon State College’s Biological & Biomedical Sciences program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Georgia | #6 of 37 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #35 of 37 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #73 of 301 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #285 of 304 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #364 of 1,303 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1290 of 1,326 |
Earnings for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Graduates from Gordon State College
Those who finish Gordon State College’s Biological & Biomedical Sciences program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $23,710 |
| 2 years | $36,992 |
| 3 years | $37,358 |
| 4 years | $49,054 |
| 5 years | $52,638 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates from Gordon State College take home a median $49,054, compared with $49,453 for all Gordon State College graduates — about 1% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates from Gordon State College is $26,007.
Highest-Paying Careers for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Biological & Biomedical Sciences program at Gordon State College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $159,837 |
| Cytotechnologists | $155,812 |
| Cytogenetic Technologists | $155,361 |
| Exercise Physiologists | $144,072 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Information Security Engineers | $142,543 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | $140,795 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Histotechnologists | $125,527 |
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
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