General Biology at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
If you plan to study General Biology, consider the program at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is located in Knoxville, TN.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 250 general biology degrees were granted at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville.
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Online Class Availability at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Online coursework is an option at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville. Of 38,728 students, 3,176 (8%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 12,105 (31%) took at least some classes online.
General Biology Rankings at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
These rankings give you a sense of how The University of Tennessee-Knoxville’s General Biology program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Tennessee | #12 of 28 |
| Best Value | Tennessee | #16 of 27 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #66 of 296 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #152 of 293 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #479 of 1,249 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #616 of 1,237 |
Earnings for General Biology Graduates from The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Graduates of The University of Tennessee-Knoxville’s General Biology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $22,206 |
| 2 years | $25,774 |
| 3 years | $33,040 |
| 4 years | $44,486 |
| 5 years | $58,414 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, General Biology graduates from The University of Tennessee-Knoxville take home a median $44,486, compared with $64,105 for all The University of Tennessee-Knoxville graduates — about 31% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for General Biology graduates from The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is $23,579.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of General Biology graduates at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, by degree type.
Program-wide, General Biology graduates at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville are 60% women (151) and 40% men (99).
General Biology Bachelor’s Program at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Among the 250 bachelor’s general biology graduates at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, 60% were women (151) and 40% were men (99).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 172 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 19 |
| Black / African American | 18 |
| Asian | 23 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 13 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 30% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, below 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 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
This General Biology program at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology Studies | 250 |
Best-Paid Careers for General Biology Graduates
Students who finish General Biology program at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville pursue many career paths. Here 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.