by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Tennessee State University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #25 out of 27 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Tennessee State University highly for general biology, ranked #1,197 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 1,197 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Tennessee | 25 of 27 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Southeast Region | 259 of 294 |
The table below lists every degree level available for general biology at Tennessee State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 45 |
| Master’s | 8 |
| Doctoral | 5 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Tennessee State University conferred 45 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
Tennessee State University is a solid choice among schools offering general biology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #25 out of 27 schools by College Factual.
General Biology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Tennessee State University report a median salary of $40,923 a year. This is lower than $49,692, the median for all majors at Tennessee State University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Tennessee State University, general biology graduates take on a median debt of $29,375 in student loans. This is below $29,489, the typical median for all majors at Tennessee State University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,128 | $21,168 |
| Fees | $1,248 | $1,248 |
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Among recent graduates, 20% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Tennessee State University were Black or African American. About 80% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Tennessee State University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 36 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Tennessee State University awarded 45 bachelor’s degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 80% to women and 20% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Black or African American (80%).
Graduate study is also available at Tennessee State University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 8 |
| Doctoral Degrees in General Biology | 5 |
