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2027 Best General Biology Schools in Georgia

36 Colleges in the United States
3,149 General Biology Degrees Awarded
$31,593 Avg Early-Career Salary

General Biology degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their general biology programs.

College Factual analyzed 36 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best general biology schools.

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Best Schools for General Biology in Georgia

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall general biology education in Georgia.

Top Schools in General Biology

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Emory University
Atlanta, GA

Our analysis ranked Emory University the best school in the country for a degree in general biology. Set in the city of Atlanta, Emory University is a large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 91%. Emory University awarded about 273 general biology degrees in the most recent data year. General Biology graduates of Emory University earn a median of $43,707 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $19,500. More information about a degree in general biology from Emory University

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A rank of #2 makes University Of Georgia one of the top schools for general biology. This very large public university is located in the city of Athens. University Of Georgia graduates 90% of students within six years. There were roughly 451 general biology students who graduated with this degree at University Of Georgia in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general biology degree from University Of Georgia earn around $27,638 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Georgia graduates carry a median of $23,096 in student loans. See the full general biology program report for University Of Georgia

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Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in general biology, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the city of Atlanta, Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 94%. Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus awarded about 151 general biology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general biology degree from Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus earn around $19,167 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,375. More information about a degree in general biology from Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus

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Covenant College
Lookout Mountain, GA

Covenant College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in general biology, ranking #4. Located in the suburb of Lookout Mountain, Covenant College is a small private not-for-profit university. About 70% of students finish within six years. Covenant College awarded about 19 general biology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general biology degree from Covenant College earn around $37,404 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,700. More information about a degree in general biology from Covenant College

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Mercer University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in general biology, ranking #5. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Macon. About 70% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 90 general biology students who graduated with this degree at Mercer University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general biology degree from Mercer University earn around $19,567 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,000. See the full general biology program report for Mercer University

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Agnes Scott College earned the #6 position for general biology this year. Set in the suburb of Decatur, Agnes Scott College is a small private not-for-profit institution. About 71% of students finish within six years. Agnes Scott College awarded about 18 general biology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general biology degree from Agnes Scott College earn around $28,191 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the general biology program at Agnes Scott College

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Georgia College And State University ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best general biology schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of Milledgeville. The six-year graduation rate is 64%. There were roughly 63 general biology students who graduated with this degree at Georgia College And State University in the most recent data year. General Biology graduates of Georgia College And State University earn a median of $32,550 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,000. More information about a degree in general biology from Georgia College And State University

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Dalton State College ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best general biology schools. Located in the city of Dalton, Dalton State College is a moderately-sized public university. The six-year graduation rate is 24%. There were roughly 50 general biology students who graduated with this degree at Dalton State College in the most recent data year. General Biology graduates of Dalton State College earn a median of $30,839 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $10,323. Read more about the general biology program at Dalton State College

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University Of North Georgia landed the #9 spot for general biology this year. Located in the town of Dahlonega, University Of North Georgia is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 50%. There were roughly 133 general biology students who graduated with this degree at University Of North Georgia in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general biology degree from University Of North Georgia earn around $31,007 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,500. See the full general biology program report for University Of North Georgia

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Kennesaw State University placed #10 among the best general biology schools. Set in the suburb of Kennesaw, Kennesaw State University is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 52%. Kennesaw State University awarded about 332 general biology degrees in the most recent data year. General Biology graduates of Kennesaw State University earn a median of $31,530 early in their careers. Kennesaw State University graduates carry a median of $26,205 in student loans. Get the full general biology details for Kennesaw State University

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Berry College
Mount Berry, GA

Berry College landed the #11 spot for general biology this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Mount Berry. Berry College graduates 70% of students within six years. Berry College awarded about 42 general biology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general biology degree from Berry College earn around $50,785 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete this degree. See the full general biology program report for Berry College

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Georgia Gwinnett College
Lawrenceville, GA

Georgia Gwinnett College ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best general biology schools. This large public university is located in the suburb of Lawrenceville. Georgia Gwinnett College graduates 22% of students within six years. Georgia Gwinnett College awarded about 90 general biology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general biology program make about $55,992 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,500. See the full general biology program report for Georgia Gwinnett College

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Augusta University
Augusta, GA

Augusta University came in at #13 for general biology this year. Set in the city of Augusta, Augusta University is a large public institution. Augusta University graduates 49% of students within six years. About 40 general biology degrees were awarded at Augusta University in the most recent year. General Biology graduates of Augusta University earn a median of $28,978 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $24,058 to complete this degree. Get the full general biology details for Augusta University

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Georgia State University earned the #14 position for general biology this year. Set in the city of Atlanta, Georgia State University is a very large public institution. Georgia State University graduates 53% of students within six years. About 436 general biology degrees were awarded at Georgia State University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general biology degree recipients from Georgia State University generally make around $34,549. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete this degree. Get the full general biology details for Georgia State University

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Morehouse College
Atlanta, GA

Morehouse College ranked #15 on our 2027 list of the best general biology schools. Morehouse College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Atlanta. The six-year graduation rate is 59%. Morehouse College awarded about 51 general biology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general biology program make about $19,679 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $24,543 to complete this degree. Read more about the general biology program at Morehouse College

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University Of West Georgia ranked #16 on our 2027 list of the best general biology schools. Set in the town of Carrollton, University Of West Georgia is a large public institution. About 44% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 88 general biology students who graduated with this degree at University Of West Georgia in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general biology degree recipients from University Of West Georgia generally make around $28,550. Students borrow a median of $26,208 to complete this degree. Read more about the general biology program at University Of West Georgia

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Georgia Southern University landed the #17 spot for general biology this year. Georgia Southern University is a very large public school located in the town of Statesboro. Georgia Southern University graduates 55% of students within six years. Georgia Southern University awarded about 176 general biology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general biology degree from Georgia Southern University earn around $27,195 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $25,755 to complete this degree. Get the full general biology details for Georgia Southern University

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Oglethorpe University landed the #18 spot for general biology this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Atlanta. Oglethorpe University graduates 54% of students within six years. There were roughly 37 general biology students who graduated with this degree at Oglethorpe University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general biology program make about $27,337 in their early career. Oglethorpe University graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in general biology from Oglethorpe University

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Reinhardt University landed the #19 spot for general biology this year. Set in the rural area of Waleska, Reinhardt University is a small private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 44% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 12 general biology degrees were awarded at Reinhardt University in the most recent year. Students who receive their general biology degree from Reinhardt University earn around $52,837 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $27,860 to complete this degree. Get the full general biology details for Reinhardt University

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Life University
Marietta, GA

Life University placed #20 among the best general biology schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Marietta. Roughly 38% of students complete a degree within six years here. Life University awarded about 39 general biology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general biology degree from Life University earn around $41,274 in the first couple years of their career. Life University graduates carry a median of $16,668 in student loans. Get the full general biology details for Life University

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Spelman College
Atlanta, GA

Spelman College landed the #21 spot for general biology this year. Spelman College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Atlanta. About 78% of students finish within six years. Spelman College awarded about 61 general biology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general biology degree recipients from Spelman College generally make around $21,638. Spelman College graduates carry a median of $26,502 in student loans. See the full general biology program report for Spelman College

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Shorter University ranked #22 on our 2027 list of the best general biology schools. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Rome. Shorter University graduates 37% of students within six years. About 11 general biology degrees were awarded at Shorter University in the most recent year. General Biology graduates of Shorter University earn a median of $44,407 early in their careers. Shorter University graduates carry a median of $31,037 in student loans. Read more about the general biology program at Shorter University

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Georgia Military College Milledgeville placed #23 among the best general biology schools. Located in the town of Milledgeville, Georgia Military College Milledgeville is a large public university. There were roughly 45 general biology students who graduated with this degree at Georgia Military College Milledgeville in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general biology degree from Georgia Military College Milledgeville earn around $29,788 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $9,873. Read more about the general biology program at Georgia Military College Milledgeville

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Fort Valley State University came in at #24 for general biology this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the town of Fort Valley. Fort Valley State University graduates 41% of students within six years. About 35 general biology degrees were awarded at Fort Valley State University in the most recent year. General Biology graduates of Fort Valley State University earn a median of $26,379 early in their careers. Fort Valley State University graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Get the full general biology details for Fort Valley State University

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Valdosta State University placed #25 among the best general biology schools. Located in the city of Valdosta, Valdosta State University is a large public university. About 42% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 68 general biology students who graduated with this degree at Valdosta State University in the most recent data year. General Biology graduates of Valdosta State University earn a median of $28,628 early in their careers. Valdosta State University graduates carry a median of $28,500 in student loans. More information about a degree in general biology from Valdosta State University

Rest of the Top 36 General Biology Schools

These schools also placed among the best for general biology this year:

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Young Harris College
Young Harris, GA
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Emmanuel College Georgia
Franklin Springs, GA
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Gordon State College
Barnesville, GA

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 36 schools evaluated.

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