Morristown, Tennessee has 5 accredited schools offering biology programs, with tuition ranging from $34,700 to $49,024 per year for indexed programs. Morristown has a population of about 30,983. Median household income is $44,811 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 14.7% 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 Morristown
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer biology programs near Morristown, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Morristown 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:
BOCSCORE
- 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 Morristown.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Acceptance rate
90%
Graduation rate
50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$48,382
Avg net price
$20,251/yr
TuitionIn‑state$34,700
Out‑of‑state$34,700
Key stats- Retention rate: 74%
- Programs offered: 39
Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
39%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$44,367
Avg net price
$21,131/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 61%
- Programs offered: 14
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$49,956
Avg net price
$20,406/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 71%
- Programs offered: 28
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$60,249
Avg net price
$18,976/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 91%
- Programs offered: 50
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$49,279
Avg net price
$19,360/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 70%
- Programs offered: 19
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$44,859
Avg net price
$15,983/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 75%
- Programs offered: 54
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$46,641
Avg net price
$21,365/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 81%
- Programs offered: 16
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$59,831
Avg net price
$22,347/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 60%
- Programs offered: 16
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Tennessee schools on the Tennessee biology page.
Biology Wages Near Morristown
| 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.
Morristown at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 30,983 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $44,811 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 14.7% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 86.4 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Morristown-Area Cities With Biology Programs
- Sevierville, TN – 26.5 mi away (24,882 pop)
- Greeneville, TN – 26.9 mi away (23,953 pop)
- Knoxville, TN – 39.8 mi away (581,787 pop)
- Kingsport, TN – 47.4 mi away (116,745 pop)
- Maryville, TN – 49.4 mi away (28,703 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited biology schools are near Morristown, TN?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering biology programs near Morristown. The closest is Carson-Newman University in Jefferson City, TN (12.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Maryville College (48.6 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 Morristown workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Sevierville instead of Morristown?
Sevierville, TN is 26.5 miles from Morristown 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 Morristown an affordable place to study biology?
Morristown’s median household income of $44,811 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Morristown 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: July 30, 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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