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Biology in Georgia

Biology Schools in Georgia

In 2022-2023, 3,359 students earned their Biology degrees in GA.

In this state, Biology is the 30th most popular major out of a total 213 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Biology Majors in Georgia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 155
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 110
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 110
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 110

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: 14.2%
  • Black or African American: 25.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.1%
  • White: 40.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.9%
  • Other Races: 6.1%
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Jobs for 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 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
53% Graduation Rate
36,360 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.61 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 26 to 1. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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Emory University

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

The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. An average student at Emory will pay a net price of $24,142. It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate.

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34 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
9,006 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.25 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 97% are considered full time.

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16 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
6,873 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.26 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. A typical student attending Georgia College will pay a net price of $19,583.

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15 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
41,181 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,993. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 65% are considered full time.

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12 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
39,771 Total Students

89% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,588. The average student takes 4.55 years to complete their degree at Georgia Tech.

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10 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
26,949 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 83%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1.

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10 Degrees in Major Awarded
665 Total Students
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4 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
3,776 Total Students

The average student takes 4.41 years to complete their degree at CAU. This private school has an average net price of $34,982. The full-time teacher rate is 60%.

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4 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
13,419 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 73%. It takes the average student 4.64 years to graduate. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,374.

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Biology Careers in GA

Some of the careers biology majors go into include:

Job Title GA Job Growth GA Median Salary
Medical Scientists 18% $62,600
High School Teachers 15% $57,430

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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