Best Biology, General Schools in Georgia

Georgia has 32 colleges offering Biology, General programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 1,859 recent graduates. Graduates in Georgia earn $26,438 on average within two years — 8% below the national average of $28,676. Lower cost of living or industry mix may explain the gap.

Schools in GA

$26,438

GA Avg. Earnings

$28,676

National Avg.

981

Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Biology, General in Georgia

Public Schools (20)

$27,844

avg. 2yr earnings

Private Schools (11)

$22,517

avg. 2yr earnings

Public schools in Georgia produce comparable or higher early earnings for Biology, General graduates, often at lower cost — making them strong value options.

Biology, General Schools in Georgia, Ranked by Earnings

Emory University

Atlanta, GA · Private

$16,940

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $21,497

Graduates: 120

Acceptance: 11.1%

Augusta University

Augusta, GA · Public

$31,423

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 89.3%

Middle Georgia State University

Macon, GA · Public

$18,154

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $30,100

Graduates: 16

Acceptance: 99.8%

Georgia Gwinnett College

Lawrenceville, GA · Public

$36,848

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 95.6%

University of Georgia

Athens, GA · Public

$23,649

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $21,614

Graduates: 248

Acceptance: 37.2%

Mercer University

Macon, GA · Private

$27,476

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $23,164

Graduates: 46

Acceptance: 66.5%

Georgia College & State University

Milledgeville, GA · Public

$27,536

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $24,541

Graduates: 68

Acceptance: 87.8%

Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, GA · Public

$30,554

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $30,842

Graduates: 161

Acceptance: 69.2%

Clayton State University

Morrow, GA · Public

$36,848

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $30,047

Graduates: 39

Acceptance: 70.6%

#10

Life University

Marietta, GA · Private

University of North Georgia

Dahlonega, GA · Public

$31,818

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $32,249

Graduates: 116

Acceptance: 72.2%

#12

Georgia State University

Atlanta, GA · Public

$26,873

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $22,288

Graduates: 273

Acceptance: 62.3%

#13

Valdosta State University

Valdosta, GA · Public

$26,353

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $21,042

Graduates: 43

Acceptance: 83.5%

#14

Gordon State College

Barnesville, GA · Public

$36,992

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $23,710

Graduates: 25

Acceptance: 86.8%

#15

Georgia Southern University

Statesboro, GA · Public

$25,881

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $23,953

Graduates: 246

Acceptance: 89.6%

#16

Young Harris College

Young Harris, GA · Private

Albany State University

Albany, GA · Public

$26,353

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $26,026

Graduates: 37

Acceptance: N/A

#18

Spelman College

Atlanta, GA · Private

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $23,318

Graduates: 50

Acceptance: 34.1%

#19

Columbus State University

Columbus, GA · Public

$23,649

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $22,107

Graduates: 39

Acceptance: 99.2%

#20

University of West Georgia

Carrollton, GA · Public

$27,693

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $24,982

Graduates: 106

Acceptance: 49.4%

#21

Dalton State College

Dalton, GA ·

$29,685

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $23,979

Graduates: 45

Acceptance: N/A

#22

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College

Tifton, GA · Public

$25,658

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $24,652

Graduates: 17

Acceptance: 77.2%

#23

Savannah State University

Savannah, GA · Public

$27,500

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $27,243

Graduates: 71

Acceptance: N/A

#24

Clark Atlanta University

Atlanta, GA · Private

$25,405

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $23,727

Graduates: 37

Acceptance: 64.6%

#25

College of Coastal Georgia

Brunswick, GA · Public

$23,649

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $27,609

Graduates: 31

Acceptance: 98.5%

#26

Morehouse College

Atlanta, GA · Private

Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus

Atlanta, GA · Public

Thomas University

Thomasville, GA · Private

Piedmont University

Demorest, GA · Private

Shorter University

Rome, GA · Private

Fort Valley State University

Fort Valley, GA · Public

$21,964

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $22,919

Graduates: 25

Acceptance: 62.8%

#32

Oglethorpe University

Atlanta, GA · Private

$21,052

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 60.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Biology, General in Georgia?

Emory University ranks #1 for Biology, General in Georgia with median graduate earnings of $16,940 within two years of graduation. There are 32 schools offering Biology, General programs in the state.

How much do Biology, General graduates earn in Georgia?

Biology, General graduates in Georgia earn an average of $26,438 within two years of graduation. This is 8% below the national average of $28,676 for this major.

What is the hardest Biology, General school to get into in Georgia?

Emory University is the most selective Biology, General program in Georgia with an acceptance rate of 11.1%. The average acceptance rate across Biology, General programs in the state is 69.9%.

Should I attend a public or private school for Biology, General in Georgia?

In Georgia, private Biology, General programs produce average earnings of $22,517 vs $27,844 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 20 public and 11 private options in the state.

Other Popular Majors in Georgia

Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering $67,285 Computer Science $67,024 Computer Engineering $63,094 Civil Engineering $60,397 Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions $59,620 Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management $57,287 Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians $57,082 Computer Programming $56,767

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release.