by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Mercer University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #5 out of 36 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Mercer University highly for general biology, ranked #472 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 472 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Georgia | 5 of 37 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Southeast Region | 68 of 294 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in general biology at Mercer University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 61 |
| Master’s | 25 |
During the most recent reporting year, Mercer University conferred 61 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
Mercer University is a solid choice among schools offering general biology at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #5 out of 36 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Georgia | 5 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 65 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 414 |
General Biology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Mercer University earn a median of $48,824 a year. This is lower than $71,060, the median for all majors at Mercer University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Mercer University, general biology students accumulate a median of $25,000 in student loans. This is below $32,463, the typical median for all majors at Mercer University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $38,446 | $31,265 |
| Fees | $300 | $300 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 20% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Mercer University are White. Approximately 46% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mercer University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Mercer University granted 61 bachelor’s completions in biology/biological sciences, general recently — 80% to women and 20% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (46%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Mercer University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 25 |
