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Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Tennessee

2,478 Biological & Biomedical Sciences students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Biological & Biomedical Sciences major is the 6th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Biological & Biomedical Sciences Majors in Tennessee

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,943
Master’s Degree 293
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 182
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 182
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 182
Associate Degree 44
Post-Master’s Certificate 16
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 16

Gender Distribution

In Tennessee, 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 Tennessee is as follows:

  • Asian: 9.9%
  • Black or African American: 11.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.8%
  • White: 62.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.2%
  • Other Races: 6.0%
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Jobs for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Grads in Tennessee

41,660 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 Tennessee

Biological & Biomedical Sciences grads earn an average of $81,390 in the state and $92,600 nationwide.

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

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

This public school has an average net price of $18,579. The full-time teacher rate is 87%. In their early career, UT Knoxville grads earn an average salary of $44,048.

334 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
13,537 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $65,261 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 81%. The 0.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $36,660 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

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

100% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,894. The full-time teacher rate is 71%.

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

In their early career, UT Chattanooga grads earn an average salary of $37,613. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,040. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#6

Lipscomb University

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

The student loan default rate is 2.90% which is lower than average. This private institution charges an average net price of $25,704. Most students complete their degree in 4.18 years.

107 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
4,885 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 52% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $39,368 after earning their degree at this institution. An average student at LMU will pay a net price of $14,866.

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,658 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.50 years to graduate.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. The student loan default rate is 9.30% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 69%.

#10

Rhodes College

Memphis
84 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
1,875 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 83%. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid.

Biological & Biomedical Sciences Careers in TN

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

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
Software Applications Developers 53% $88,910
Statisticians 36% $66,690
Computer and Information Research Scientists 25% $105,800
Health Specialties Professors 24% $81,650
Medical Scientists 22% $66,690
Computer Workers 21% $72,100
Biological Science Professors 17% $70,090
Exercise Physiologists 16% $44,800
Biochemists and Biophysicists 15% $75,310
Life Scientists 13% $0
Microbiologists 12% $58,690
Natural Sciences Managers 12% $107,600
Biological Scientists 9% $65,690
High School Teachers 9% $52,020
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists 0% $65,520

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

Major Annual Graduates in TN
Engineering 2,281
Computer & Information Sciences 1,795
Agriculture 1,090
Engineering Technologies 951
Physical Sciences 721
Mathematics & Statistics 636
Communications Technology/Support 339
Natural Resources & Conservation 320

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