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Best Online Biology Programs in Greeneville, TN (2026)
Greeneville, Tennessee has 5 accredited schools offering biology programs, with tuition ranging from $34,700 to $50,099 per year for indexed programs. Greeneville has a population of about 15,531. Median household income is $51,516 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 25.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Tennessee, the top-earning biology-related role is Medical Scientist at a median $102,720 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Biology Schools to Greeneville
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer biology programs near Greeneville, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Greeneville 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 Tennessee schools on the Tennessee biology page.
Biology Wages Near Greeneville
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Tennessee, statewide) |
|---|---|
| Medical Scientist | $102,720 |
| Biological Technician | $50,840 |
| Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist | $73,570 |
| Soil and Plant Scientist | $61,950 |
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.
Greeneville at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,531 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $51,516 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 25.0% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
Other Greeneville-Area Cities With Biology Programs
- Morristown, TN – 26.9 mi away (60,098 pop)
- Johnson City, TN – 27.2 mi away (127,134 pop)
- Kingsport, TN – 28.8 mi away (116,745 pop)
- Bristol, TN – 43.1 mi away (70,560 pop)
- Asheville, NC – 43.9 mi away (299,892 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited biology schools are near Greeneville, TN?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering biology programs near Greeneville. The closest is Tusculum University in Greeneville, TN (3.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Carson-Newman University (37.5 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying biology roles in Tennessee?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying biology-related roles in Tennessee are: Medical Scientist ($102,720), Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist ($73,570), Soil and Plant Scientist ($61,950). Wages for Greeneville workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Morristown instead of Greeneville?
Morristown, TN is 26.9 miles from Greeneville 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 Greeneville an affordable place to study biology?
Greeneville’s median household income of $51,516 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Greeneville while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Tennessee 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.