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Biology in Georgia

Biology Schools in Georgia

In 2022-2023, 3,359 students earned their Biology degrees in GA.

A Biology major is the 7th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Biology Majors in Georgia

Biology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 3,032
Master’s Degree 155
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 110
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 110
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 110
Associate Degree 62

Gender Distribution

In Georgia, a biology major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of biology majors in Georgia is as follows:

  • Asian: 14.2%
  • Black or African American: 25.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.1%
  • White: 40.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.9%
  • Other Races: 6.1%
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Jobs for Biology Grads in Georgia

31,200 people in the state and 1,333,410 in the nation are employed in jobs related to biology.

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Wages for Biology Jobs in Georgia

In this state, biology grads earn an average of $75,800. Nationwide, they make an average of $89,150.

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There are 10 colleges in Georgia that offer biology degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

557 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
39,147 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.27 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 90% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $15,117.

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401 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
36,360 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 74% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.61 years to graduate. A typical student attending Georgia State will pay a net price of $17,202.

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277 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
41,181 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1. A typical student attending KSU Georgia will pay a net price of $17,993. It takes the average student 4.84 years to graduate.

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Emory University

Atlanta
274 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
13,997 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $24,142. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 74% are considered full time.

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220 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
26,949 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 83%. This public school has an average net price of $15,266. The average student takes 4.58 years to complete their degree at GaSou.

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148 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
19,793 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 91% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.47 years to complete their degree at UNG. 77% of the teachers are full time.

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117 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
13,419 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,374. It takes the average student 4.64 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

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#8

Georgia Gwinnett College

Lawrenceville
115 Degrees in Major Awarded
18% Graduation Rate
11,627 Total Students

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending Georgia Gwinnett College will pay a net price of $11,648. 78% of the teachers are full time.

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110 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
9,006 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 97% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.25 years.

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99 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
39,771 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 73% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. 89% of the teachers are full time.

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Biology Careers in GA

Some of the careers biology majors go into include:

Job Title GA Job Growth GA Median Salary
Medical Scientists 18% $62,600
High School Teachers 15% $57,430

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to biology.

Major Annual Graduates in GA
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 415
Biochemistry & Biophysics 293
Ecology & Systematics Biology 273
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 111
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 104
Zoology 70
Genetics 65
Microbiology Science & Immunology 42

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