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Molecular Biology in Tennessee

Molecular Biology Schools in Tennessee

96 students earned Molecular Biology degrees in Tennessee in the 2022-2023 year.

In terms of popularity, Molecular Biology is the 95th most popular major in the state out of a total 395 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Molecular Biology Majors in Tennessee

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 25
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 19.8%
  • Black or African American: 5.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.2%
  • White: 55.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.2%
  • Other Races: 10.4%
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Jobs for Molecular Biology Grads in Tennessee

3,130 people in the state and 274,990 in the nation are employed in jobs related to molecular biology.

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Wages for Molecular Biology Jobs in Tennessee

Molecular Biology grads earn an average of $81,390 in the state and $96,420 nationwide.

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There are 2 colleges in Tennessee that offer molecular biology degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

#1

Lipscomb University

Nashville
33 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
4,884 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. An average student at Lipscomb will pay a net price of $26,070. The full-time teacher rate is 50%.

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5 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
22,080 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 81%. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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Molecular Biology Careers in TN

Some of the careers molecular biology majors go into include:

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
Medical Scientists 22% $66,690
Biological Science Professors 17% $70,090

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

Major Annual Graduates in TN
Biochemistry 16
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology 10

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View Nationwide Molecular Biology Report

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