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General Biology Schools in Tennessee

127 students earned Biology degrees in Tennessee in the 2020-2021 year.

A General Biology major is the 36th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of General Biology Majors in Tennessee

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 83
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 44
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 44
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 44

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: 4.7%
  • Black or African American: 11.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.9%
  • White: 59.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 17.3%
  • Other Races: 3.1%
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Jobs for General 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 General 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

In their early career, UTHSC grads earn an average salary of $56,870. 7 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 64% of the teachers are full time.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 67% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1. It takes the average student 4.06 years to graduate.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
7,615 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $33,035 after graduation. The average student takes 4.73 years to complete their degree at Tennessee State University. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,867.

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,204 a year. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,894.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
10,272 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.53 years to graduate. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,845. 99% of students get financical aid.

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

The student loan default rate of 4.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,658 a year.

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Union University

Jackson
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
3,071 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. 100% of students get financical aid. 60% of the teachers are full time.

6 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. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. The student loan default rate is 7.60% which is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $36,660 after earning their degree at this institution.

General 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
Biological Science Professors 17% $70,090
Life Scientists 13% $0
Natural Sciences Managers 12% $107,600
Biological Scientists 9% $65,690
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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