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Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Georgia

In 2020-2021, 738 students earned their Biological & Biomedical Sciences degrees in GA.

A Biological & Biomedical Sciences major is the 8th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Biological & Biomedical Sciences Majors in Georgia

Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 502
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 225
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 225
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 225
Post-Master’s Certificate 11
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 11

Gender Distribution

In Georgia, a biological and biomedical sciences major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of biological and biomedical sciences majors in Georgia is as follows:

  • Asian: 10.4%
  • Black or African American: 13.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.3%
  • White: 43.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 22.6%
  • Other Races: 4.6%
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Jobs for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Grads in Georgia

In this state, there are 91,340 people employed in jobs related to a biological and biomedical sciences degree, compared to 2,967,610 nationwide.

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Wages for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Jobs in Georgia

A typical salary for a biological and biomedical sciences grad in the state is $89,450, compared to a typical salary of $92,600 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Georgia that offer biological and biomedical sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Emory University

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 75% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 58% of students receive it. An average student at Emory will pay a net price of $22,597.

153 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
39,147 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.90%. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,257.

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

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,242. The average student takes 4.61 years to complete their degree at Georgia State. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 80% are considered full time.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.55 years. In their early career, Georgia Tech grads earn an average salary of $78,659. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

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

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private institution charges an average net price of $20,853. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.50%.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
665 Total Students
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
8,920 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $35,634 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 71% are considered full time. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

A typical student attending Georgia College will pay a net price of $20,139. It takes the average student 4.26 years to graduate. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

This public school has an average net price of $18,522. The 4.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

This public school has an average net price of $15,571. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $39,820 a year.

Biological & Biomedical Sciences Careers in GA

Some of the careers biological and biomedical sciences majors go into include:

Job Title GA Job Growth GA Median Salary
Statisticians 38% $92,650
Software Applications Developers 27% $100,820
Biological Science Professors 20% $78,790
Medical Scientists 18% $62,600
High School Teachers 15% $57,430
Computer Workers 13% $85,280
Exercise Physiologists 13% $46,030
Natural Sciences Managers 12% $0
Microbiologists 11% $92,470
Epidemiologists 11% $61,910
Computer and Information Research Scientists 10% $96,490
Biological Scientists 9% $71,280
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists 7% $58,740
Life Scientists 0% $59,180

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to biological and biomedical sciences.

Major Annual Graduates in GA
Computer & Information Sciences 3,307
Engineering 1,617
Agriculture 293
Mathematics & Statistics 269
Physical Sciences 240
Architecture/Urban Planning 214
Communications Technology/Support 110
Natural Resources & Conservation 82

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