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Best Online Biology Programs in Winder, GA (2026)
Winder, Georgia has 5 accredited schools offering biology programs. Winder has a population of about 18,847. Median household income is $59,944 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 20.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area, the top-earning biology-related role is Medical Scientist at a median $87,490 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Biology Schools to Winder
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer biology programs near Winder, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Winder city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Georgia schools on the Georgia biology page.
Biology Wages Near Winder
Winder is part of the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area (BLS area code 12060). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Georgia statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Scientist | $87,490 | Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $87,403 |
| Biological Technician | $53,370 | Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $53,317 |
| Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist | $66,770 | Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $66,703 |
| Soil and Plant Scientist | $61,610 | Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $61,548 |
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.
Winder at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 18,847 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $59,944 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 20.8% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 100.1 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Winder-Area Cities With Biology Programs
- Lawrenceville, GA – 15.8 mi away (30,782 pop)
- Athens, GA – 20.4 mi away (137,582 pop)
- Sugar Hill, GA – 20.7 mi away (22,197 pop)
- Gainesville, GA – 21.5 mi away (154,859 pop)
- Duluth, GA – 24.5 mi away (29,331 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited biology schools are near Winder, GA?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering biology programs near Winder. The closest is Georgia Gwinnett College in Lawrenceville, GA (16.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Emory University (37.1 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying biology roles near Winder?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying biology-related roles near Winder are: Medical Scientist ($87,490), Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist ($66,770), Soil and Plant Scientist ($61,610). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Georgia statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Lawrenceville instead of Winder?
Lawrenceville, GA is 15.8 miles from Winder 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 Winder an affordable place to study biology?
Winder’s median household income of $59,944 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Winder 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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Data verified: August 10, 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.