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General Biology Schools in Tennessee

In 2020-2021, 1,542 students earned their Biology degrees in TN.

A General Biology major is the 6th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of General Biology Majors in Tennessee

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,404
Master’s Degree 83
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 44
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 44
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 44
Associate Degree 11

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 6.7%
  • Black or African American: 12.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.6%
  • White: 67.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.7%
  • Other Races: 5.6%
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Jobs for General Biology Grads in Tennessee

23,360 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 Tennessee

Biology grads earn an average of $81,390 in the state and $89,150 nationwide.

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

234 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
30,559 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, UT Knoxville grads earn an average salary of $44,048. The 3.10% student loan default rate is lower than average.

165 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
22,080 Total Students

A typical student attending Middle Tennessee State University will pay a net price of $12,752. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. The student loan default rate is 7.60% which is lower than average.

125 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
11,728 Total Students

The average student takes 4.49 years to complete their degree at UT Chattanooga. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,040. 97% of students get financical aid.

105 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
13,713 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. 100% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.49 years to complete their degree at ETSU.

92 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
10,177 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

80 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
22,205 Total Students

The average student takes 4.57 years to complete their degree at UofM. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 9.30% which is lower than average.

68 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
7,615 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $33,035 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

66 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
10,272 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. 99% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.53 years.

#9

Lipscomb University

Nashville
56 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
4,884 Total Students

52% of the teachers are full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $25,704. The student loan default rate is 2.90% which is lower than average.

54 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
2,730 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. An average student at Southern Adventist will pay a net price of $23,733. In their early career, Southern Adventist grads earn an average salary of $38,310.

General Biology Careers in TN

Some of the careers biology majors go into include:

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
Medical Scientists 22% $66,690
Biological Science Professors 17% $70,090
Life Scientists 13% $0
Natural Sciences Managers 12% $107,600
Biological Scientists 9% $65,690
High School Teachers 9% $52,020

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

Major Annual Graduates in TN
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 284
Biochemistry & Biophysics 270
Other Biological Sciences 164
Ecology & Systematics Biology 60
Microbiology Science & Immunology 37
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 35
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 35
Pharmacology & Toxicology 28

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