Best Biology Schools Near Hinesville, GA (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Hinesville, Georgia has 5 accredited schools offering biology programs. Hinesville has a population of about 35,282. Median household income is $59,216 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 20.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Georgia, the top-earning biology-related role is Medical Scientist at a median $92,450 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Biology Schools to Hinesville

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer biology programs near Hinesville, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Hinesville city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Hinesville. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Savannah State University

Savannah, GA 35.5 miles from Hinesville
  • 4 year
29.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 29%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,981
Avg net price $8,172/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 31

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Georgia Southern University

Statesboro, GA 42.5 miles from Hinesville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
56.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,236
Avg net price $15,267/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 99

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

College of Coastal Georgia

Brunswick, GA 45.3 miles from Hinesville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
39.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 30%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,318
Avg net price $15,261/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 56%
  • Programs offered: 21

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Brewton-Parker College

Mount Vernon, GA 61.7 miles from Hinesville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
34.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 25%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,009
Avg net price $26,054/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 42%
  • Programs offered: 18

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

South Georgia State College

Douglas, GA 76.1 miles from Hinesville
  • 4 year
21.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 18%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $35,697
Avg net price $8,767/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 52%
  • Programs offered: 9

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College

Tifton, GA 114.6 miles from Hinesville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
38.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 31%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $34,996
Avg net price $6,842/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 69%
  • Programs offered: 16

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Paine College

Augusta, GA 115.5 miles from Hinesville
  • 4 year
15.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 18%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $33,338
Avg net price $16,670/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 54%
  • Programs offered: 6

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Augusta University

Augusta, GA 115.5 miles from Hinesville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
54.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,472
Avg net price $13,787/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 94

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Georgia schools on the Georgia biology page.

Biology Wages Near Hinesville

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Georgia, statewide)
Medical Scientist $92,450
Biological Technician $52,420
Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist $66,210
Soil and Plant Scientist $65,170

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

Hinesville at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 35,282 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $59,216 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 20.7% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 93.9 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited biology schools are near Hinesville, GA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering biology programs near Hinesville. The closest is Savannah State University in Savannah, GA (35.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Brewton-Parker College (61.7 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying biology roles in Georgia?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying biology-related roles in Georgia are: Medical Scientist ($92,450), Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist ($66,210), Soil and Plant Scientist ($65,170). Wages for Hinesville workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Pooler instead of Hinesville?

Pooler, GA is 28.8 miles from Hinesville and has its own set of local biology programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Hinesville an affordable place to study biology?

Hinesville’s median household income of $59,216 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Hinesville while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Georgia public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

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Other Programs Available in Hinesville

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Hinesville:

Data verified: September 6, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.

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