by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Eastern EKU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #12 out of 18 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Eastern EKU highly for general biology, placing at #1,023 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 1,023 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Kentucky | 12 of 18 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Southeast Region | 186 of 294 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in general biology at Eastern EKU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 62 |
| Master’s | 5 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Eastern Kentucky University conferred 62 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
Eastern EKU ranks competitively among schools offering general biology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #12 out of 18 schools by College Factual.
General Biology students who finish a bachelor’s at Eastern EKU earn a median of $39,985 a year. This is lower than $49,519, the median for all majors at Eastern EKU.
To complete a bachelor’s at Eastern EKU, general biology students accumulate a median of $24,250 in student loans. This is lower than $25,165, the typical median for all majors at Eastern EKU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,452 | $20,930 |
| Fees | $300 | $300 |
Learn more about Eastern EKU tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 27% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 73% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Eastern EKU were White. Approximately 74% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 46 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Eastern EKU granted 36 bachelor’s degrees in biomedical sciences, general in the latest year of data — 69% to women and 31% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (69%).
Eastern EKU awarded 26 bachelor’s degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 77% to women and 23% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (81%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Eastern EKU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 5 |
