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Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Georgia

In 2020-2021, 4,996 students earned their Biological & Biomedical Sciences degrees in GA.

In this state, Biological & Biomedical Sciences is the 7th most popular major out of a total 37 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Biological & Biomedical Sciences Majors in Georgia

Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 4,140
Master’s Degree 502
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 225
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 225
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 225
Associate Degree 118
Post-Master’s Certificate 11
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 11

Gender Distribution

In Georgia, a biological and biomedical sciences major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of biological and biomedical sciences majors in Georgia is as follows:

  • Asian: 14.2%
  • Black or African American: 23.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.7%
  • White: 42.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.9%
  • Other Races: 6.0%
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Jobs for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Grads in Georgia

91,340 people in the state and 2,967,610 in the nation are employed in jobs related to biological and biomedical sciences.

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Wages for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Jobs in Georgia

In this state, biological and biomedical sciences grads earn an average of $89,450. Nationwide, they make an average of $92,600.

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There are 10 colleges in Georgia that offer biological and biomedical sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

982 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
39,147 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $48,858 a year.

#2

Emory University

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

The 1.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 58% get financial aid. In their early career, Emory grads earn an average salary of $61,633.

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

This public school has an average net price of $17,242. The student loan default rate is 5.90% which is lower than average. 95% of students get financical aid.

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

The student loan default rate of 4.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 64%. It takes the average student 4.84 years to graduate.

273 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
39,771 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 90% are considered full time. A typical student attending Georgia Tech will pay a net price of $14,974. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $78,659 after earning their degree at this institution.

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

In their early career, GaSou grads earn an average salary of $39,820. A typical student attending GaSou will pay a net price of $15,571. The student loan default rate is 5.30% which is lower than average.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.25 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 96% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 3.50% which is lower than average.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,444. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,199 after earning their degree at this institution.

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

94% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 81%. A typical student attending University of West Georgia will pay a net price of $16,588.

#10

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. Graduates earn an average $33,779 after graduation. It takes the average student 5.17 years to graduate.

Biological & Biomedical Sciences Careers in GA

Some of the careers biological and biomedical sciences majors go into include:

Job Title GA Job Growth GA Median Salary
Statisticians 38% $92,650
Software Applications Developers 27% $100,820
Biological Science Professors 20% $78,790
Medical Scientists 18% $62,600
High School Teachers 15% $57,430
Computer Workers 13% $85,280
Exercise Physiologists 13% $46,030
Natural Sciences Managers 12% $0
Microbiologists 11% $92,470
Epidemiologists 11% $61,910
Computer and Information Research Scientists 10% $96,490
Biological Scientists 9% $71,280
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists 7% $58,740
Life Scientists 0% $59,180

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to biological and biomedical sciences.

Major Annual Graduates in GA
Computer & Information Sciences 8,045
Engineering 5,301
Physical Sciences 1,064
Mathematics & Statistics 921
Agriculture 876
Communications Technology/Support 692
Engineering Technologies 686
Science Technologies 676

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