by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Miami University - Oxford ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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Miami University - Oxford is in the top 10% of the country for biology. More specifically it was ranked #80 out of 841 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in Ohio.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Miami University - Oxford handed out 163 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 16% over the previous year when 140 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 152 students received their master’s degree in biology from Miami University - Oxford. This makes it the #4 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in biology in 2021, making the school the #145 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Miami University - Oxford is $29,985. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $27,253 for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
Biology majors graduating with a master's degree from Miami University - Oxford make a median salary of $43,046 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all biology graduates with a master's is $36,880.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Miami University - Oxford, biology students borrow a median amount of $25,368 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all biology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,375.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at Miami University - Oxford is $517 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Miami University - Oxford.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 163 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in biology from Miami University - Oxford. About 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Miami University - Oxford with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 124 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 14 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 152 biology majors earned their master's degree from Miami University - Oxford. Of these graduates, 16% were men and 84% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 81% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Miami University - Oxford with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 123 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 15 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Zoology | 44 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 42 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 31 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 22 |
| Botany/Plant Biology | 11 |
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