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 #642 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #10 in Tennessee.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Austin Peay State University handed out 52 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 57 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 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 $26,843. This is less than $27,253, which is the national median of all biology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Austin Peay State University, biology students borrow a median amount of $26,215 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,375 for all biology majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Austin Peay State University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 52 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in biology from Austin Peay State University. About 38% were men and 62% 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, 71% 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 | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Of the 14 students who graduated with a Master’s in biology from Austin Peay State University in 2021, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Austin Peay State University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 79% 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 master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 8 |
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