2023 Most Popular General Biology Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
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.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Most Popular General Biology Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 361 schools in the Southeast Region to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the General Biology program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
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Top 25 Most Popular Southeast Region Schools for a Bachelor's in General Biology
Our 2023 rankings named University of South Florida - Main Campus the most popular school in the Southeast Region for general biology students working on their bachelor’s degree. USF Tampa is a very large public school located in the large city of Tampa.
Of the 1,329 students majoring in biology at USF Tampa, 35% are male and 65% are female.
On average, biology graduates from USF Tampa take out $21,681 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 $149.
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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Florida International University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular general biology schools in the Southeast Region . Located in the suburb of Miami, FIU is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 67% of the biology majors at the school.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, biology majors at FIU accumulate an average of around $19,402 in student debt.
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Out of the 361 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Central Florida landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the large suburb of Orlando, UCF is a public college with a very large student population.
Women make up 63% of the biology majors at the school.
The average amount in student loans that biology majors at UCF take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $21,220. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $204.
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Out of the 361 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill landed the # 4 spot on the list. UNC Chapel Hill is a fairly large public school located in the city of Chapel Hill.
About 65% of the students majoring in biology at the school are women while 35% are male.
The average amount in student loans that biology majors at UNC Chapel Hill take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $15,803. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $346, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at University of Florida helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular general biology schools in the Southeast Region . UF is a very large public school located in the medium-sized city of Gainesville.
About 67% of the students majoring in biology at the school are women while 33% are male.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, biology majors at UF accumulate an average of around $18,123 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $202.
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University of Georgia ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the medium-sized city of Athens, UGA is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Of the 557 students majoring in biology at UGA, 35% are male and 65% are female.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, biology majors at UGA accumulate an average of around $19,844 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $220.
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Florida Atlantic University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree general biology programs. FAU is a fairly large public school located in the city of Boca Raton.
Women make up 69% of the biology majors at the school.
Biology majors at FAU take out an average of $19,939 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 $148.
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Virginia Commonwealth University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for general biology students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the medium-sized city of Richmond, VCU is a public college with a very large student population.
About 67% of the students majoring in biology at the school are women while 33% are male.
The average amount in student loans that biology majors at VCU take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $23,250. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $225.
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North Carolina State University ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. NC State is a fairly large public school located in the city of Raleigh.
Of the 397 students majoring in biology at NC State, 28% are male and 72% are female.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, biology majors at NC State accumulate an average of around $20,692 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $259.
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University of Virginia - Main Campus did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for general biology students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in the small suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 62% of the biology majors at the school.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, biology graduates from University of Virginia carry an average student debt load of $17,201. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $519, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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With a ranking of #11, Florida State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for general biology students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the midsize city of Tallahassee, Florida State is a public college with a very large student population.
About 66% of the students majoring in biology at the school are women while 34% are male.
On average, biology graduates from Florida State take out $20,084 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 $133.
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Georgia State University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Georgia State is a fairly large public school located in the city of Atlanta.
Of the 314 students majoring in biology at Georgia State, 26% are male and 74% are female.
On average, biology graduates from Georgia State take out $24,683 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $143.
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Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Louisiana State University is a very large public school located in the city of Baton Rouge.
About 67% of the students majoring in biology at the school are women while 33% are male.
On average, biology graduates from Louisiana State University take out $20,770 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $231, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Clemson University ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Clemson is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Clemson.
Of the 313 students majoring in biology at Clemson, 39% are male and 61% are female.
The average amount in student loans that biology majors at Clemson take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $22,180. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $334.
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George Mason University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for general biology students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #15 on the list. Located in the suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public college with a very large student population.
Women make up 70% of the biology majors at the school.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, biology majors at GMU accumulate an average of around $23,025 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 $270.
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With a ranking of #16, Auburn University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for general biology students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Auburn, Auburn is a public college with a very large student population.
About 66% of the students majoring in biology at the school are women while 34% are male.
Biology majors at Auburn take out an average of $21,553 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 $655.
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Virginia Tech ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the small city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public college with a very large student population.
Of the 303 students majoring in biology at Virginia Tech, 33% are male and 67% are female.
On average, biology graduates from Virginia Tech take out $21,208 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 $385.
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University of South Carolina - Columbia landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree general biology programs. Located in the medium-sized city of Columbia, UofSC is a public college with a very large student population.
Women make up 66% of the biology majors at the school.
On average, biology graduates from UofSC take out $23,492 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $444, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Kennesaw State University ranked #19 on this year’s Most Popular General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. KSU Georgia is a very large public school located in the suburb of Kennesaw.
About 67% of the students majoring in biology at the school are women while 33% are male.
Biology majors at KSU Georgia take out an average of $28,267 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 $244.
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University of North Carolina at Charlotte ranked #20 on this year’s Most Popular General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. UNC Charlotte is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Charlotte.
Of the 259 students majoring in biology at UNC Charlotte, 31% are male and 69% are female.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, biology graduates from UNC Charlotte carry an average student debt load of $24,846. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $219.
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The University of Alabama did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for general biology students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #21 on the list. UA is a fairly large public school located in the city of Tuscaloosa.
Of the 256 students majoring in biology at UA, 34% are male and 66% are female.
The average amount in student loans that biology majors at UA take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $20,941. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $479.
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University of Arkansas did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for general biology students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #22 on the list. Located in the city of Fayetteville, UARK is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Of the 251 students majoring in biology at UARK, 39% are male and 61% are female.
On average, biology graduates from UARK take out $21,859 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $263.
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University of Alabama at Birmingham ranked #23 on this year’s Most Popular General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the midsize city of Birmingham, UAB is a public college with a very large student population.
About 67% of the students majoring in biology at the school are women while 33% are male.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, biology graduates from UAB carry an average student debt load of $23,450. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $341.
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The University of Tennessee - Knoxville came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. UT Knoxville is a fairly large public school located in the city of Knoxville.
About 52% of the students majoring in biology at the school are women while 48% are male.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, biology graduates from UT Knoxville carry an average student debt load of $21,989. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $215.
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Nova Southeastern University landed the #25 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree general biology programs. Located in the suburb of Fort Lauderdale, NUS Florida is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
About 75% of the students majoring in biology at the school are women while 25% are male.
The average amount in student loans that biology majors at NUS Florida take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $22,922. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $334.
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Additional Award Winners
This section represents the rest of the schools awarded a Most Popular General Biology Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region badge. Showing in this list means the college was ranked in the top 15% of the 361 different Southeast general biology schools we analyzed.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | Louisiana Tech University | Ruston, LA |
| 52 | Xavier University of Louisiana | New Orleans, LA |
| 53 | Alcorn State University | Alcorn State, MS |
| 54 | Western Kentucky University | Bowling Green, KY |
Honorable Mentions
Here are some additional popular schools for General Biology students in the Southeast Region that almost earned our Most Popular General Biology Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 55 | University of Southern Mississippi | Hattiesburg, MS |
| 56 | Georgia Gwinnett College | Lawrenceville, GA |
| 57 | University of West Georgia | Carrollton, GA |
| 58 | University of New Orleans | New Orleans, LA |
| 59 | Jackson State University | Jackson, MS |
| 60 | University of North Carolina at Pembroke | Pembroke, NC |
| 61 | Liberty University | Lynchburg, VA |
| 61 | Wake Forest University | Winston-Salem, NC |
| 63 | University of Central Arkansas | Conway, AR |
| 64 | University of Mary Washington | Fredericksburg, VA |
| 65 | Western Carolina University | Cullowhee, NC |
| 66 | Alabama A & M University | Normal, AL |
| 66 | North Carolina A & T State University | Greensboro, NC |
| 68 | Eastern Kentucky University | Richmond, KY |
| 69 | Valdosta State University | Valdosta, GA |
| 70 | University of Alabama in Huntsville | Huntsville, AL |
| 71 | East Tennessee State University | Johnson City, TN |
| 71 | Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus | Atlanta, GA |
| 71 | Northwestern State University of Louisiana | Natchitoches, LA |
Best General Biology Colleges by State
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| 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 |
General Biology Related Majors
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 25 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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