by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how CCGA ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at CCGA was ranked #799 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #23 in Georgia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, College of Coastal Georgia handed out 42 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 35% over the previous year when 31 degrees were handed out.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from CCGA go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $27,609 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $27,253 for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at CCGA, biology students borrow a median amount of $12,025 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all biology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,375.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at College of Coastal Georgia.
Of the 42 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General Biology from CCGA in 2020-2021, 21% were men and 79% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at CCGA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 69% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from College of Coastal Georgia with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
