by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Oglethorpe. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level. Its best result is a rank of #19 out of 36 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Oglethorpe among the top schools in the country for general biology, placing at #960 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 960 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Georgia | 19 of 37 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Southeast Region | 167 of 294 |
The following degree levels are available for general biology at Oglethorpe, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 40 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Oglethorpe University conferred 40 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
Oglethorpe holds a strong position among schools offering general biology at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #19 out of 36 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Georgia | 19 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 166 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 815 |
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Oglethorpe, general biology graduates take on a median debt of $27,000 in student loans. This is above $26,750, the typical median for all majors at Oglethorpe.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $42,474 | $47,180 |
| Fees | $410 | $410 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 35% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 65% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Oglethorpe were Hispanic or Latino. About 42% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oglethorpe University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Oglethorpe awarded 40 bachelor’s degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 65% to women and 35% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (42%).