by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how Georgia State University ranks among other schools offering degrees in general biology.
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Georgia State University ranks competitively among schools offering general biology. In particular, it placed #970 out of 1,249 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #16 in Georgia.
During the most recent reporting year, Georgia State University handed out 336 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Georgia State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $46,775 a year. This is below $63,047, the median for all majors at Georgia State University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Georgia State University, general biology students borrow a median amount of $26,000 in student loans. This is lower than $26,252, the typical median for all majors at Georgia State University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,158 | $23,520 |
| Fees | $1,320 | $1,320 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 27% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 73% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Georgia State University are Black or African American. About 35% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgia State University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 69 |
| Black or African American | 116 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45 |
| White | 41 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 50 |
| Other Races | 15 |
In the most recent graduating class, 35% of general biology master’s degrees went to men and 65% went to women.
The majority of general biology master’s degree graduates at Georgia State University were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 43% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgia State University with a master’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 26 |
| Other Races | 5 |
In the most recent graduating class, 33% of general biology doctoral degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of general biology doctoral degree graduates at Georgia State University are Non-Resident Alien. About 47% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgia State University with a doctoral in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general biology majors at Georgia State University.
The general biology program at Georgia State University breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 405 |
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 6 |
Georgia State University conferred 405 completions in biology/biological sciences, general recently — 71% to women and 29% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Black or African American (33%).
Georgia State University awarded 6 completions in biomedical sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (67%).