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 diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how ETSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in general biology.
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ETSU ranks competitively among schools offering general biology. More specifically it was ranked #632 out of 1,249 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #14 in Tennessee.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Value General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Tennessee | 11 |
| Best Value General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in Tennessee | 11 |
| Best Value General Biology Schools in Tennessee | 11 |
| College Major Best Value | 11 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Tennessee | 14 |
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in Tennessee | 14 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Tennessee | 14 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 14 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 93 |
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 93 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Southeast Region | 93 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 93 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, East Tennessee State University handed out 66 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from ETSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $37,032 a year. This is lower than $58,402, the median for all majors at ETSU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at ETSU, general biology students borrow a median amount of $20,625 in student loans. This is below $21,301, the typical median for all majors at ETSU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,486 | $11,630 |
| Fees | $2,096 | $2,096 |
Learn more about ETSU tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 38% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at ETSU were White. Approximately 77% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from East Tennessee State University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 51 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Among recent graduates, 18% of general biology master’s degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The majority of general biology master’s degree graduates at ETSU are White. About 64% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from East Tennessee State University with a master’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Among recent graduates, 18% of general biology doctoral degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The majority of general biology doctoral degree graduates at ETSU are White. About 73% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from East Tennessee State University with a doctoral in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general biology majors at East Tennessee State University.
This general biology program at ETSU includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 77 |
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 11 |
ETSU granted 77 degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 65% to women and 35% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (75%).
ETSU conferred 11 degrees in biomedical sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 82% to women and 18% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (73%).