# Life University: Biology (bachelor's)

Marietta, GA. IPEDS 140252, CIP 26.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/life-university/majors/biology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: not reported
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $57,278 (U.S. median for this major: $57,996 across 837 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $16,668 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in GA: 10 of 26 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the GA median for this major (26 colleges, $51,345): +$5,933
- Versus the U.S. median: -$718

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.5 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $57,278 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in GA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $28,151 | $126,680 | 5.3 years |
| 30-48k | $28,136 | $126,612 | 5.3 years |
| 48-75k | $30,263 | $136,184 | 5.7 years |
| 75-110k | $33,995 | $152,978 | 6.4 years |
| 110k+ | $30,883 | $138,974 | 5.8 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Biology at GA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emory University | $70,959 | $19,500 | $22,585 | 91% |
| Augusta University | $65,163 | $24,058 | $13,787 | 49% |
| Middle Georgia State University | $60,578 | $29,220 | $12,361 | 25% |
| Georgia Gwinnett College | $60,542 | $20,500 | $15,844 | 22% |
| University of Georgia | $60,366 | $23,096 | $13,936 | 90% |
| Mercer University | $59,570 | $25,000 | $23,847 | 70% |
| Georgia College & State University | $58,522 | $25,000 | $20,686 | 64% |
| Kennesaw State University | $57,435 | $26,205 | $15,048 | 52% |
| Clayton State University | $57,400 | $31,500 | $8,365 | 40% |
| Life University | $57,278 | $16,668 | $29,791 | 38% |
| University of North Georgia | $54,272 | $21,500 | $9,823 | 37% |
| Georgia State University | $52,222 | $26,000 | $15,931 | 53% |
| Valdosta State University | $51,991 | $28,500 | $10,945 | 42% |
| Gordon State College | $50,699 | $26,007 | $8,105 | 20% |
| Georgia Southern University | $50,667 | $25,755 | $15,267 | 55% |
| Young Harris College | $49,532 | $23,692 | $22,034 | 42% |
| Albany State University | $49,440 | $30,745 | $11,898 | 31% |
| Spelman College | $48,995 | $26,502 | $38,967 | 79% |
| Columbus State University | $47,819 | $31,000 | $13,115 | 42% |
| University of West Georgia | $47,252 | $26,208 | $12,786 | 44% |
| Dalton State College | $47,218 | $10,323 | $5,012 | 25% |
| Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College | $46,194 | $23,500 | $6,842 | 36% |
| Savannah State University | $45,983 | $33,777 | $8,172 | 28% |
| Clark Atlanta University | $45,413 | $27,000 | $37,702 | 49% |
| College of Coastal Georgia | $43,530 | $12,025 | $15,261 | 26% |
| Morehouse College | $34,866 | $24,543 | $39,013 | 59% |

## Careers
- Biological technician (SOC 19-4020): median wage $53,370 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA, $52,420 GA, $57,510 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.4% by 2035
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage $77,210 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA, $75,480 GA, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage not reported Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA, not reported GA, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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