Georgia · Biology

Best institutions to study Biology in Georgia

The Biology program, also known as Biology, General, is designed for students interested in the scientific study of life and living organisms. This broad natural science encompasses various fields, focusing on the structure, function,…

Institutions
51
offering CIP 26.01
States & territories
54
with a program page
Degrees / yr
3,222
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median grad earnings
$30,839
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
26
College Scorecard
Median net price
$21,022
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
45%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Biological Technicians
$55,190
BLS OEWS May 2025

Top 10 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

Earnings = median 1 year after graduation (College Scorecard).

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Middle Georgia State University
Macon Public · Bachelor's degree
$35,2812125%$29,220
2Georgia College & State University
Milledgeville Public · Bachelor's degree
$32,5506364%$25,000
3Clayton State University
Morrow Public · Bachelor's degree
$31,6651940%$31,500
4Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw Public · Bachelor's degree
$31,53033252%$26,205
5University of North Georgia
Dahlonega Public · Bachelor's degree
$31,00713337%$21,500
6Dalton State College
Dalton Public · Bachelor's degree
$30,8395025%$10,323
7Albany State University
Albany Public · Bachelor's degree
$30,5885331%$30,745
8Gordon State College
Barnesville Public · Bachelor's degree
$29,5422120%$26,007
9Augusta University
Augusta Public · Bachelor's degree
$28,9784049%$24,058
10Columbus State University
Columbus Public · Bachelor's degree
$28,9474642%$31,000

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Biological Technicians (SOC 19-4021).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+3.5%
About as fast as average
Openings / yr (US)
~9,100
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$52,000
typically Bachelor's degree

Top skills

Reading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingScienceActive ListeningActive LearningWriting

What Biological Technicians earn in Georgia

Jobs in Georgia
860
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$55,190
median $52,420
Best-paying metro
$64,820
Athens-Clarke County, GA

Related careers

Biological Scientists, All Other
$96,510 avg · 1,230 jobs
Agricultural Technicians
$46,990 avg · 1,020 jobs
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary
$106,450 avg · 980 jobs
Biological Technicians
$55,190 avg · 860 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Biology programs in Georgia.

Which Biology program in Georgia has the highest-earning graduates?+

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), Middle Georgia State University tops the list at $35,281. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

How much do Biological Technicians earn in Georgia?+

The average annual wage for Biological Technicians in Georgia is $55,190 (median $52,420), across about 860 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

What is the focus of the Biology program?+

The Biology program, also known as Biology, General, is designed for students interested in the scientific study of life and living organisms. This broad natural science encompasses various fields, focusing on the structure, function,…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop reading comprehension, critical thinking, science, active listening, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Biological Technicians?+

The national job outlook is about +3.5% growth with around 9,100 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Bachelor's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
PSEO graduate earnings2019–21 graduation cohorts (release V4.13.0)
Earnings and employment outcomes of graduates by institution, degree level, and field of study, measured from state wage records.
BLS wages & outlookOEWS May 2025 release
Occupational employment and wage estimates plus 10-year job outlook, used to connect programs to real-world earnings.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.

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