Below are the key facts about this program at Cleveland State University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #32 out of 38 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Cleveland State University as a strong choice for general biology, coming in at #1,010 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 1,010 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Ohio | 34 of 40 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 141 of 164 |
The following degree levels are available for general biology at Cleveland State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 61 |
| Master’s | 10 |
| Doctoral | 2 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Cleveland State University handed out 61 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
Cleveland State University holds a strong position among schools offering general biology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #32 out of 38 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Ohio | 32 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 135 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 850 |
General Biology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Cleveland State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $40,846 a year. This is below $56,516, the median for all majors at Cleveland State University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Cleveland State University, general biology graduates take on a median debt of $26,144 in student loans. This is below $26,336, the typical median for all majors at Cleveland State University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,600 | $18,392 |
| Fees | $110 | $110 |
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Among recent graduates, 38% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Cleveland State University are White. Approximately 57% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cleveland State University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Cleveland State University awarded 61 bachelor’s degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 62% to women and 38% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (57%).
Graduate study is also available at Cleveland State University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 10 |
| Doctoral Degrees in General Biology | 2 |