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. Also, learn how Tennessee State University ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at Tennessee State University was ranked #413 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #7 in Tennessee.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Tennessee State University handed out 45 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 29% over the previous year when 35 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 11 students received their master’s degree in biology from Tennessee State University. This makes it the #147 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 12 students received their doctoral degrees in biology in 2021, making the school the #37 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Tennessee State University is $31,151. 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 Tennessee State University, biology students borrow a median amount of $29,375 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,375 for all biology majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Tennessee State University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 45 biology majors earned their bachelor's degree from Tennessee State University. Of these graduates, 24% were men and 76% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 76% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Tennessee State University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 34 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in biology from Tennessee State University. About 9% were men and 91% were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 55% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Tennessee State University with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
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