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, and more. We've also included details on how Georgia Tech ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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Georgia Tech is in the top 10% of the country for biology. More specifically it was ranked #72 out of 841 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Georgia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus handed out 87 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 10% over the previous year when 79 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 7 students received their master’s degree in biology from Georgia Tech. This makes it the #219 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in biology in 2021, making the school the #89 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Georgia Tech, biology students borrow a median amount of $25,375 in student loans. This is about the same as the median debt load of allbiology bachelor's degree recipients across the nation.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus.
For the most recent academic year available, 25% of biology bachelor's degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 24 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 41 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Of the 7 biology students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from Georgia Tech, about 57% were men and 43% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 72 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 62 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 40 |
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