Here is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how Middle Tennessee State University stacks up against peers offering general biology.
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Middle Tennessee State University ranks competitively among schools offering general biology. In particular, it placed #284 out of 1,060 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #5 in Tennessee.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Middle Tennessee State University handed out 199 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology students who finish a bachelor’s at Middle Tennessee State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $46,822 a year. This is below $51,986, the median for all majors at Middle Tennessee State University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Middle Tennessee State University, general biology graduates take on a median debt of $21,500 in student loans. This is below $22,754, the typical median for all majors at Middle Tennessee State University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,344 | $29,512 |
| Fees | $2,062 | $2,062 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 33% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Middle Tennessee State University are White. Approximately 61% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Middle Tennessee State University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 20 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| White | 121 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 13 |
In the most recent graduating class, 26% of general biology master’s degrees went to men and 74% went to women.
The largest share of general biology master’s degree graduates at Middle Tennessee State University were White. About 74% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Middle Tennessee State University with a master’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the general biology majors at Middle Tennessee State University.
The general biology program at Middle Tennessee State University includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 218 |
Middle Tennessee State University granted 218 degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 68% to women and 32% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (62%).