by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Georgia State University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #14 out of 36 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Georgia State University among the top schools in the country for general biology, ranked #865 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 865 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Georgia | 14 of 37 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Southeast Region | 143 of 294 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in general biology at Georgia State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 336 |
| Master’s | 60 |
| Doctoral | 15 |
During the most recent reporting year, Georgia State University conferred 336 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
Georgia State University is in the top 10% of the country for general biology at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #14 out of 36 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Georgia | 14 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 144 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 752 |
General Biology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Georgia State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $46,775 a year. This is below $63,047, the median for all majors at Georgia State University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Georgia State University, general biology students borrow a median amount of $26,000 in student loans. This is lower than $26,252, the typical median for all majors at Georgia State University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,158 | $23,520 |
| Fees | $1,320 | $1,320 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 27% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 73% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Georgia State University are Black or African American. About 35% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgia State University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 69 |
| Black or African American | 116 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45 |
| White | 41 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 50 |
| Other Races | 15 |
Georgia State University granted 336 bachelor’s degrees in biology/biological sciences, general recently — 73% to women and 27% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Black or African American (35%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Georgia State University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 60 |
| Doctoral Degrees in General Biology | 15 |
