Here is an overview of this program at KSU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #10 out of 36 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks KSU among the top schools in the country for general biology, ranked #684 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 684 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Georgia | 10 of 37 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Southeast Region | 105 of 294 |
Here is each degree level available for general biology at KSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 272 |
| Master’s | 18 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Kennesaw State University awarded 272 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
KSU is in the top 15% of the country for general biology at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #10 out of 36 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Georgia | 10 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 104 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 603 |
General Biology students who finish a bachelor’s at KSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $48,140 a year. This is lower than $65,849, the median for all majors at KSU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at KSU, general biology students borrow a median amount of $26,205 in student loans. This is below $26,930, the typical median for all majors at KSU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,450 | $16,488 |
| Fees | $1,248 | $1,248 |
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Among recent graduates, 30% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at KSU were White. Roughly 38% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Kennesaw State University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 25 |
| Black or African American | 84 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 |
| White | 104 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 18 |
KSU conferred 272 bachelor’s degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 70% to women and 30% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (38%).
Graduate study is also available at KSU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 18 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.