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Biological & Physical Science at University of Georgia

If you are interested in studying Biological & Physical Science, take a look at what University of Georgia. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Georgia sits in Athens, GA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 118 biological & physical science degrees were awarded at University of Georgia.

Studying Online at University of Georgia

Many students take online classes at University of Georgia. Of 43,146 students, 1,664 (4%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 8,365 (19%) took at least some classes online.

Biological & Physical Science Rankings at University of Georgia

Use these rankings to compare University of Georgia’s Biological & Physical Science program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Georgia	#1 of 1
Best Value	Georgia	#1 of 1
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#3 of 19
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#14 of 18
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#21 of 191
Best Value	Nationwide	#139 of 190

Earnings for Biological & Physical Science Graduates from University of Georgia

Graduates of University of Georgia’s Biological & Physical Science program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$12,715
2 years	$21,166
4 years	$52,377
5 years	$66,505

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Biological & Physical Science graduates from University of Georgia earn a median of $52,377, compared with $65,444 for all University of Georgia graduates — about 20% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Biological & Physical Science graduates from University of Georgia comes in at $20,600.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Biological & Physical Science graduates at University of Georgia, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Biological & Physical Science graduates at University of Georgia are 71% women (84) and 29% men (34).

Biological & Physical Science Bachelor’s Program at University of Georgia

Among the 118 bachelor’s biological & physical science degrees awarded at University of Georgia, 71% were women (84) and 29% were men (34).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biological & Physical Science bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Georgia.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	72
Hispanic / Latino	10
Black / African American	16
Asian	14
Two or More Races	5
International (Nonresident)	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 38% of Biological & Physical Science bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Georgia, below the national average of 50%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Biological & Physical Science Concentrations at University of Georgia

The Biological & Physical Science program at University of Georgia includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Biological & Physical Sciences	118

Highest-Paying Careers for Biological & Physical Science Graduates

Those who complete Biological & Physical Science program at University of Georgia work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying careers for Biological & Physical Science 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
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$77,927
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other	$68,967

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.