by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how VSU ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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The bachelor's program at VSU was ranked #712 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #14 in Georgia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 701 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 712 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Valdosta State University handed out 62 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 32% over the previous year when 91 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in biology from VSU. This makes it the #311 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from VSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $28,628 a year. This is less than $32,337, which is the national median of all biology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at VSU, biology students borrow a median amount of $26,698 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 $27,650.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at VSU is $229 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at VSU paid an average of $643 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $182 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,371 | $15,426 |
| Fees | $1,636 | $1,636 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,922 | $8,922 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,246 | $6,246 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 62 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in biology from VSU. About 32% were men and 68% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Valdosta State University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 21 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the VSU biology bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the VSU Online Learning page.
Of the 4 students who graduated with a Master’s in biology from VSU in 2022, 75% were men and 25% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Valdosta State University with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Valdosta State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 9 |
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