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. We've also included details on how OIT ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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The bachelor's program at OIT was ranked #731 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #11 in Oregon.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Oregon Institute of Technology handed out 23 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 23% over the previous year when 30 degrees were handed out.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from OIT go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $25,871 a year. This is less than $27,253, which is the national median of all biology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at OIT, biology students borrow a median amount of $24,328 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Oregon Institute of Technology.
For the most recent academic year available, 43% of biology bachelor's degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at OIT are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 61% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oregon Institute of Technology with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
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