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General Biology at Lipscomb University

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

Lipscomb University sits in Nashville, TN.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 45 general biology degrees were awarded at Lipscomb University.

Studying Online at Lipscomb University

Distance learning is available at Lipscomb University. Among 5,017 students, 616 (12%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,176 (43%) took at least some classes online.

General Biology Rankings at Lipscomb University

Rankings can help you compare Lipscomb University’s General Biology program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Tennessee	#4 of 28
Best Value	Tennessee	#24 of 27
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#30 of 296
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#233 of 1,249
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#248 of 293
Best Value	Nationwide	#958 of 1,237

Earnings for General Biology Graduates from Lipscomb University

Students who complete Lipscomb University’s General Biology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
2 years	$24,035
4 years	$52,176
5 years	$76,487

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, General Biology graduates from Lipscomb University report median earnings of $52,176, compared with $61,857 for all Lipscomb University graduates — about 16% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for General Biology graduates from Lipscomb University is $24,375.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for General Biology graduates at Lipscomb University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, General Biology graduates at Lipscomb University are 51% women (23) and 49% men (22).

General Biology Bachelor’s Program at Lipscomb University

Among the 45 bachelor’s general biology degrees awarded at Lipscomb University, 51% were women (23) and 49% were men (22).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	34
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	4
Asian	5
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	1

Minority students account for 24% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Lipscomb University, lower 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 Lipscomb University

The General Biology program at Lipscomb University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Biology Studies	45

Best-Paid Careers for General Biology Graduates

Graduates of the General Biology program at Lipscomb University pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for General Biology graduates, 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.