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 UT Chattanooga ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at UT Chattanooga was ranked #639 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #9 in Tennessee.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga handed out 125 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 21% over the previous year when 103 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at UT Chattanooga is $25,103. This is less than $27,253, which is the national median of all biology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UT Chattanooga, biology students borrow a median amount of $20,000 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all biology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,375.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at UT Chattanooga is $171 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga.
The biology program at UT Chattanooga awarded 125 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 26% of these degrees went to men with the other 74% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 88 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 7 |
