2023 Best Value General Biology Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
Finding the Best General Biology Bachelor's Degree School for You
With 107,165 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, general biology is the #5 most popular major in the United States.
There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Value General Biology Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 210 schools in the Southeast Region to see which bachelor's degree programs offered the best value experiences for biology students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.
This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. Specifically, our score for quality is discounted by the published tuition and fees charged by the given college. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The more quality your dollar buys, the better the value.
For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.
Top 25 Best Southeast Region Schools for Affordable Quality for a Bachelor's in General Biology
Our analysis found Elizabeth City State University to be the best value school for general biology students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the Southeast Region . ECSU is a small public school located in the town of Elizabeth City.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at ECSU are $7,326 per year. On average, biology graduates from ECSU take out $21,247 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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Out of the 210 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Carolina at Pembroke landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the town of Pembroke, UNC Pembroke is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
UNC Pembroke undergraduate students pay an average of $7,495 in tuition and fees each year. On average, biology graduates from UNC Pembroke take out $24,016 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $120, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Delta State University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Value General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Delta State University is a small public school located in the town of Cleveland.
Delta State University undergraduate students pay an average of $8,360 in tuition and fees each year. While working on their Bachelor's Degree, biology majors at Delta State University accumulate an average of around $22,094 in student debt.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Western Carolina University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Value General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. WCU is a fairly large public school located in the distant town of Cullowhee.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at WCU are $8,367 a year. On average, biology graduates from WCU take out $25,326 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $240.
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The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Middle Georgia State University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best value general biology schools in the Southeast Region . Located in the midsize city of Macon, Middle Georgia State University is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Middle Georgia State University are $11,389 a year. Biology majors at Middle Georgia State University take out an average of $26,268 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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University of North Georgia came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. UNG is a fairly large public school located in the town of Dahlonega.
UNG undergraduate students pay an average of $16,014 in tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that biology majors at UNG take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $21,030.
UNG also claimed a spot on our Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools in this category.
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Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for general biology students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the distant town of Tifton, ABAC Tifton is a public school with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at ABAC Tifton are $10,471 per year. The average amount in student loans that biology majors at ABAC Tifton take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $20,925.
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Rust College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for general biology students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the distant town of Holly Springs, Rust College is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Rust College are $9,900 a year.
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Miami Dade College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree general biology programs. Located in the city of Miami, MDC is a public college with a very large student population.
MDC undergraduate students pay an average of $9,661 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, biology graduates from MDC carry an average student debtload of $20,713.
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Alcorn State University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Alcorn State is a small public school located in the rural area of Alcorn State.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Alcorn State are $8,176 a year. On average, biology graduates from Alcorn State take out $31,790 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $125.
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Dalton State College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for general biology students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #11 on the list. Located in the city of Dalton, DSC is a public college with a small student population.
DSC undergraduate students pay an average of $10,589 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, biology graduates from DSC carry an average student debtload of $14,126.
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With a ranking of #12, College of Coastal Georgia did quite well on this year’s best value schools for general biology students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Brunswick, CCGA is a public college with a small student population.
CCGA undergraduate students pay an average of $10,839 in tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that biology majors at CCGA take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $20,615.
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Savannah State University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Savannah State University is a small public school located in the medium-sized city of Savannah.
Savannah State University undergraduate students pay an average of $11,079 in tuition and fees each year. While working on their Bachelor's Degree, biology majors at Savannah State University accumulate an average of around $36,070 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $197, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Jackson State University landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree general biology programs. Located in the city of Jackson, Jackson State is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Jackson State are $9,445 a year. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $148.
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Indian River State College landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree general biology programs. Located in the large suburb of Fort Pierce, Indian River State College is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Indian River State College undergraduate students pay an average of $10,201 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, biology graduates from Indian River State College carry an average student debtload of $13,482.
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University of the Cumberlands came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Cumberlands is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the remote town of Williamsburg.
Cumberlands undergraduate students pay an average of $9,875 in tuition and fees each year.
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Florida State College at Jacksonville came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. FSCJ is a fairly large public school located in the city of Jacksonville.
FSCJ undergraduate students pay an average of $9,631 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, biology graduates from FSCJ carry an average student debtload of $24,274.
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Gordon State College landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree general biology programs. Located in the town of Barnesville, Gordon is a public school with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Gordon are $10,695 a year. On average, biology graduates from Gordon take out $26,183 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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With a ranking of #19, Winston - Salem State University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for general biology students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the medium-sized city of Winston-Salem, WSSU is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at WSSU are $16,903 a year. While working on their Bachelor's Degree, biology majors at WSSU accumulate an average of around $26,120 in student debt. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $125.
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With a ranking of #20, Kennesaw State University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for general biology students working on their bachelor’s degree. KSU Georgia is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Kennesaw.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at KSU Georgia are $17,690 a year. The average amount in student loans that biology majors at KSU Georgia take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $28,267. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $244.
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With a ranking of #21, St Petersburg College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for general biology students working on their bachelor’s degree. SPC is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Clearwater.
SPC undergraduate students pay an average of $9,286 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, biology graduates from SPC carry an average student debtload of $31,339.
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Athens State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for general biology students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #22 on the list. Located in the fringe town of Athens, Athens State University is a public college with a small student population.
Athens State University undergraduate students pay an average of $15,810 in tuition and fees each year. On average, biology graduates from Athens State University take out $28,567 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Athens State University also is in the top 20% of our Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking.
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Life University landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree general biology programs. Located in the small city of Marietta, Life is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Life undergraduate students pay an average of $13,911 in tuition and fees each year. On average, biology graduates from Life take out $26,328 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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With a ranking of #24, University of Southern Mississippi did quite well on this year’s best value schools for general biology students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Hattiesburg, Southern Miss is a public college with a large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Southern Miss are $11,204 per year. Biology majors at Southern Miss take out an average of $30,897 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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With a ranking of #25, East Tennessee State University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for general biology students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Johnson City, ETSU is a public school with a large student population.
ETSU undergraduate students pay an average of $12,740 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, biology graduates from ETSU carry an average student debtload of $22,002.
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Honorable Mentions
Here are some additional great value schools for General Biology students in the Southeast Region seeking value that almost earned our Best Value General Biology Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 32 | West Virginia University Institute of Technology | Beckley, WV |
| 33 | Nicholls State University | Thibodaux, LA |
| 34 | Southern University and A & M College | Baton Rouge, LA |
| 35 | Murray State University | Murray, KY |
| 36 | University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff | Pine Bluff, AR |
| 37 | Fayetteville State University | Fayetteville, NC |
| 38 | Clayton State University | Morrow, GA |
| 39 | University of North Carolina at Charlotte | Charlotte, NC |
| 40 | University of North Carolina at Wilmington | Wilmington, NC |
| 41 | University of North Carolina at Greensboro | Greensboro, NC |
| 42 | University of North Florida | Jacksonville, FL |
Best General Biology Colleges by State
Explore the best general biology colleges for a specific state in the Southeast region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 3,494 |
| Virginia | 3,513 |
| North Carolina | 3,666 |
| Florida | 6,451 |
| Tennessee | 1,542 |
| Kentucky | 1,146 |
| South Carolina | 1,776 |
| Louisiana | 1,529 |
| Arkansas | 891 |
| Alabama | 1,940 |
| Mississippi | 1,380 |
| West Virginia | 526 |
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General Biology Related Majors for Biology
General Biology is one of 14 different types of programs to choose from.
Majors Similar to Biology
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 14,535 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 11,615 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 8,813 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 7,247 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 6,206 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 26 schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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