Biology Studies at Gordon State College
If you plan to study Biology Studies, consider the program at Gordon State College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Gordon State College is located in Barnesville, GA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 19 biology studies degrees were granted at Gordon State College.
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Studying Online at Gordon State College
Distance learning is available at Gordon State College. Among 3,179 students, 1,405 (44%) studied exclusively online and 1,015 (32%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Biology Studies graduates at Gordon State College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Biology Studies graduates at Gordon State College are 74% women (14) and 26% men (5).
Biology Studies Bachelor’s Program at Gordon State College
Among the 19 bachelor’s biology studies graduates at Gordon State College, 74% were women (14) and 26% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biology Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Gordon State College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 6 |
| Asian | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 47% of Biology Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Gordon State College, 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.
Top-Paying Careers for Biology Studies Graduates
Graduates of the Biology Studies program at Gordon State College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Biology Studies graduates, 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
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