by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at ODU, Old Dominion. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #18 out of 32 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks ODU, Old Dominion among the top schools in the country for general biology, coming in at #707 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 707 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Virginia | 20 of 34 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Southeast Region | 110 of 294 |
The table below lists every degree level available for general biology at ODU, Old Dominion, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 186 |
| Master’s | 10 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Old Dominion University conferred 186 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
ODU, Old Dominion holds a strong position among schools offering general biology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #18 out of 32 schools by College Factual.
General Biology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from ODU, Old Dominion report a median salary of $41,736 a year. This is below $60,776, the median for all majors at ODU, Old Dominion.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at ODU, Old Dominion, general biology students borrow a median amount of $25,970 in student loans. This is lower than $26,001, the typical median for all majors at ODU, Old Dominion.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,029 | $28,305 |
| Fees | $4,950 | $5,475 |
Learn more about ODU, Old Dominion tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 31% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at ODU, Old Dominion were White. Approximately 47% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Old Dominion University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 88 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 22 |
ODU, Old Dominion awarded 186 bachelor’s degrees in biology/biological sciences, general recently — 69% to women and 31% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (47%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at ODU, Old Dominion. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 10 |
| Doctoral Degrees in General Biology | 3 |
