by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Austin Peay State University ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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The bachelor's program at Austin Peay State University was ranked #779 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #15 in Tennessee.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Austin Peay State University handed out 54 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 52 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 14 students received their master’s degree in biology from Austin Peay State University. This makes it the #110 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Austin Peay State University is $24,662. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,337 for all biology students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Austin Peay State University paid an average of $523 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $292 per credit hour.
The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.In State Out of State Tuition $7,008 $12,552 Fees $1,667 $1,667 Books and Supplies $1,250 $1,250 On Campus Room and Board $13,070 $13,070 On Campus Other Expenses $3,520 $3,520
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 54 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in biology from Austin Peay State University. About 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Austin Peay State University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Austin Peay State University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the Austin Peay State University biology bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Austin Peay State University Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 9 biology majors earned their master's degree from Austin Peay State University. Of these graduates, 22% were men and 78% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 89% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Austin Peay State University with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Austin Peay State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 2 |
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