Biology Studies at Tennessee Technological University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Biology Studies, consider the program at Tennessee Technological University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Tennessee Technological University is in Cookeville, TN.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 104 biology studies graduations were recorded at Tennessee Technological University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Tennessee Technological University
Online coursework is an option at Tennessee Technological University. Among 10,511 students, 1,033 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,063 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Biology Studies graduates at Tennessee Technological University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Biology Studies graduates at Tennessee Technological University are 65% women (68) and 35% men (36).
Biology Studies Bachelor’s Program at Tennessee Technological University
Of the 93 bachelor’s biology studies graduates at Tennessee Technological University, 65% were women (60) and 35% were men (33).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biology Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Tennessee Technological University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 81 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 8 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 13% of Biology Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Tennessee Technological University, lower than the national average of 48%.*
Biology Studies Master’s Program at Tennessee Technological University
Among the 11 master’s biology studies graduates at Tennessee Technological University, 73% were women (8) and 27% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biology Studies master’s degree recipients at Tennessee Technological University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 11 |
*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 Tennessee Technological University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid 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
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