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General Biology Schools in Georgia

In 2020-2021, 262 students earned their Biology degrees in GA.

A General Biology major is the 30th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of General Biology Majors in Georgia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 179
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 83
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 83
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 83

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 12.2%
  • Black or African American: 22.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.3%
  • White: 40.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 12.6%
  • Other Races: 4.6%
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Jobs for General Biology Grads in Georgia

31,200 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 Georgia

In this state, biology grads earn an average of $75,800. Nationwide, they make an average of $89,150.

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

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

It takes the average student 4.61 years to graduate. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 27 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#2

Emory University

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $61,633 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate of 1.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 58% of students get financical aid.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,312 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
6,873 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. In their early career, Georgia College grads earn an average salary of $44,706.

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

92% of students get financical aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.80%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. The student loan default rate is 0.90% which is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 73% get financial aid.

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

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,571. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $39,820 after earning their degree at this institution.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
665 Total Students
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
3,776 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,735 after earning their degree at this institution. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 9.90%. This private school has an average net price of $35,170.

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

It takes the average student 4.64 years to graduate. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

General Biology Careers in GA

Some of the careers biology majors go into include:

Job Title GA Job Growth GA Median Salary
Biological Science Professors 20% $78,790
Medical Scientists 18% $62,600
High School Teachers 15% $57,430
Natural Sciences Managers 12% $0
Biological Scientists 9% $71,280
Life Scientists 0% $59,180

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

Major Annual Graduates in GA
Ecology & Systematics Biology 180
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 111
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 38
Molecular Medicine 22
Biochemistry & Biophysics 21
Microbiology Science & Immunology 19
Genetics 18
Botany/Plant Biology 14

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