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. We've also included details on how Georgia State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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The bachelor's program at Georgia State was ranked #283 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #4 in Georgia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Georgia State University handed out 314 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 328 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 78 students received their master’s degree in biology from Georgia State. This makes it the #16 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in biology in 2021, making the school the #53 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Georgia State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $22,288 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $27,253 for all biology students.
Graduates of the master's biology program at Georgia State make a median salary of $26,015. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $36,880.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Georgia State, biology students borrow a median amount of $26,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,375 for all biology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at Georgia State is $147 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Georgia State University.
For the most recent academic year available, 26% of biology bachelor's degrees went to men and 74% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgia State University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 70 |
| Black or African American | 117 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 29 |
| Other Races | 28 |
Of the 78 students who earned a master's degree in General Biology from Georgia State in 2020-2021, 35% were men and 65% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgia State University with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 19 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 18 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 129 |
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