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General Biology Schools in Georgia

3,494 Biology students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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

Education Levels of General Biology Majors in Georgia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 3,140
Master’s Degree 179
Associate Degree 92
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 83
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 83
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 83

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: 12.8%
  • Black or African American: 27.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.4%
  • White: 40.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.7%
  • Other Races: 6.1%
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Jobs for General 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 General 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
85% Graduation Rate
39,147 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.90% which is lower than average. 93% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.27 years to graduate.

401 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
36,360 Total Students

In their early career, Georgia State grads earn an average salary of $34,072. This public school has an average net price of $17,242. 95% of students get financical aid.

277 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
41,181 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 64%. Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $43,250 after graduation.

#4

Emory University

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

The full-time teacher rate is 75%. The 1.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. In their early career, Emory grads earn an average salary of $61,633.

220 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
26,949 Total Students

The average student takes 4.58 years to complete their degree at GaSou. 95% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending GaSou will pay a net price of $15,571.

148 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
19,793 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,444. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.80%. The average student takes 4.47 years to complete their degree at UNG.

117 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
13,419 Total Students

A typical student attending University of West Georgia will pay a net price of $16,588. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.40%. It takes the average student 4.64 years to graduate.

#8

Georgia Gwinnett College

Lawrenceville
115 Degrees in Major Awarded
17% Graduation Rate
11,627 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,053. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 5.17 years to graduate.

110 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
9,006 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. The student loan default rate is 3.50% which is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $42,312 after graduation.

99 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% 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. A typical student attending Georgia Tech will pay a net price of $14,974.

General Biology Careers in GA

Some of the careers biology majors go into include:

Job Title GA Job Growth GA Median Salary
Biological Science Professors 20% $78,790
Medical Scientists 18% $62,600
High School Teachers 15% $57,430
Natural Sciences Managers 12% $0
Biological Scientists 9% $71,280
Life Scientists 0% $59,180

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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