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Biology in Tennessee

Biology Schools in Tennessee

1,457 students earned Biology degrees in Tennessee in the 2022-2023 year.

As a degree choice, Biology is the 36th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Biology Majors in Tennessee

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 65
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 43
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 43
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 43

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 8.4%
  • Black or African American: 13.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.2%
  • White: 63.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.8%
  • Other Races: 5.4%
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Jobs for Biology Grads in Tennessee

In this state, there are 23,360 people employed in jobs related to a biology degree, compared to 1,333,410 nationwide.

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Wages for Biology Jobs in Tennessee

In this state, biology grads earn an average of $81,390. Nationwide, they make an average of $89,150.

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There are 9 colleges in Tennessee that offer biology degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,181 Total Students

7 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 67% of the teachers are full time.

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24 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
13,537 Total Students

82% of the teachers are full time. 69% of students get financical aid. 7 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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23 Degrees in Major Awarded
27% Graduation Rate
7,615 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,643. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

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18 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
13,713 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 61% of the teachers are full time.

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14 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
10,272 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. It takes the average student 4.53 years to graduate.

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7 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
10,177 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.50 years. The full-time teacher rate is 74%. This public school has an average net price of $14,426.

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Union University

Jackson
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
3,071 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $28,533. 99% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.11 years to graduate.

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6 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
22,205 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.57 years. 99% of students get financical aid.

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

This public school has an average net price of $13,267. It takes the average student 4.55 years to graduate. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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Biology Careers in TN

Some of the careers biology majors go into include:

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
Medical Scientists 22% $66,690
High School Teachers 9% $52,020

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

Major Annual Graduates in TN
Other Biological Sciences 140
Biochemistry & Biophysics 64
Ecology & Systematics Biology 38
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 33
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 33
Pharmacology & Toxicology 28
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 11
Microbiology Science & Immunology 10

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