Best Biology Programs in Georgia (2026)
Biology programs in Georgia are often the gateway to medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, and biomedical research. The schools below are ranked by Biology program strength, MCAT/GRE prep support, and net price.
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#1
Emory University
Atlanta, GA
Net Price
$16,754/yr
Median Earnings
$93,897
Grad Rate
91%
Biology Share
17.4%
#2
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Atlanta, GA
Net Price
$12,028/yr
Median Earnings
$114,210
Grad Rate
94%
Biology Share
6.1%
#3
University of Georgia
Athens, GA
Net Price
$13,636/yr
Median Earnings
$77,246
Grad Rate
89%
Biology Share
9.4%
#4
Berry College
Mount Berry, GA
Net Price
$21,964/yr
Median Earnings
$57,984
Grad Rate
70%
Biology Share
21.5%
#5
Spelman College
Atlanta, GA
Net Price
$46,089/yr
Median Earnings
$65,773
Grad Rate
78%
Biology Share
7.0%
#6
Agnes Scott College
Decatur, GA
Net Price
$24,648/yr
Median Earnings
$60,457
Grad Rate
70%
Biology Share
14.9%
#7
Mercer University
Macon, GA
Net Price
$24,778/yr
Median Earnings
$63,469
Grad Rate
71%
Biology Share
9.9%
#8
Life University
Marietta, GA
Net Price
$29,594/yr
Median Earnings
$48,303
Grad Rate
40%
Biology Share
37.9%
#9
Covenant College
Lookout Mountain, GA
Net Price
$23,147/yr
Median Earnings
$53,280
Grad Rate
70%
Biology Share
9.0%
#10
Morehouse College
Atlanta, GA
Net Price
$38,655/yr
Median Earnings
$62,169
Grad Rate
58%
Biology Share
9.7%
#11
Georgia College & State University
Milledgeville, GA
Net Price
$20,803/yr
Median Earnings
$64,452
Grad Rate
62%
Biology Share
4.6%
#12
Oglethorpe University
Atlanta, GA
Net Price
$20,156/yr
Median Earnings
$60,002
Grad Rate
54%
Biology Share
11.9%
#13
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA
Net Price
$16,325/yr
Median Earnings
$62,766
Grad Rate
51%
Biology Share
6.8%
#14
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA
Net Price
$16,785/yr
Median Earnings
$59,167
Grad Rate
54%
Biology Share
4.3%
#15
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA
Net Price
$12,365/yr
Median Earnings
$51,903
Grad Rate
52%
Biology Share
7.5%
#16
Piedmont University
Demorest, GA
Net Price
$22,075/yr
Median Earnings
$56,724
Grad Rate
50%
Biology Share
3.3%
#17
Augusta University
Augusta, GA
Net Price
$12,017/yr
Median Earnings
$52,071
Grad Rate
48%
Biology Share
7.5%
#18
LaGrange College
Lagrange, GA
Net Price
$17,700/yr
Median Earnings
$60,301
Grad Rate
41%
Biology Share
3.9%
#19
University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA
Net Price
$11,787/yr
Median Earnings
$54,320
Grad Rate
44%
Biology Share
5.4%
#20
Shorter University
Rome, GA
Net Price
$18,008/yr
Median Earnings
$51,757
Grad Rate
41%
Biology Share
8.1%
#21
Young Harris College
Young Harris, GA
Net Price
$12,549/yr
Median Earnings
$50,776
Grad Rate
40%
Biology Share
8.0%
#22
Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA
Net Price
$10,804/yr
Median Earnings
$52,334
Grad Rate
43%
Biology Share
4.1%
#23
Reinhardt University
Waleska, GA
Net Price
$29,893/yr
Median Earnings
$53,450
Grad Rate
41%
Biology Share
4.9%
#24
Wesleyan College
Macon, GA
Net Price
$12,113/yr
Median Earnings
$44,623
Grad Rate
44%
Biology Share
9.1%
#25
University of North Georgia
Dahlonega, GA
Net Price
$14,185/yr
Median Earnings
$55,822
Grad Rate
38%
Biology Share
5.0%
Why a Biology degree?
Biology is the standard pre-med major. Research opportunities and pre-health advising at the undergraduate level meaningfully affect medical school admission rates.
Common career paths: Pre-Med (with med school) · Biomedical Researcher · Genetic Counselor · Pharmaceutical Scientist · Public Health Specialist
Typical starting salary range: $50,000–$85,000
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