by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at CAU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #36 out of 36 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, CAU among the top schools in the country for general biology, ranked #1,233 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 1,233 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Georgia | 37 of 37 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Southeast Region | 280 of 294 |
Here is each degree level granted in general biology at CAU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 27 |
| Doctoral | 1 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Clark Atlanta University handed out 27 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
CAU is a solid choice among schools offering general biology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #36 out of 36 schools by College Factual.
General Biology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from CAU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $32,283 a year. This is lower than $41,914, the median for all majors at CAU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at CAU, general biology students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is below $27,448, the typical median for all majors at CAU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $21,308 | $25,128 |
| Fees | $3,182 | $3,182 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 4% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 96% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at CAU are Black or African American. About 89% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Clark Atlanta University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 24 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
CAU awarded 27 bachelor’s completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 96% to women and 4% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Black or African American (89%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at CAU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Doctoral Degrees in General Biology | 1 |
