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. In addition, we cover how UT Knoxville ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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The bachelor's program at UT Knoxville was ranked #177 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #2 in Tennessee.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, The University of Tennessee - Knoxville handed out 234 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 226 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at UT Knoxville is $22,206. 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 Knoxville, biology students borrow a median amount of $23,579 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 Knoxville is $220 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 234 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in biology from UT Knoxville. About 48% were men and 52% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UT Knoxville are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 76% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Tennessee - Knoxville with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 21 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 178 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 12 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 89 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) | 18 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 15 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 9 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 4 |
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