by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Oregon State University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #3 out of 15 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Oregon State University among the top schools in the country for general biology, coming in at #430 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 430 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Oregon | 3 of 15 |
The following degree levels are offered in general biology at Oregon State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 185 |
| Master’s | 4 |
| Doctoral | 5 |
During the most recent reporting year, Oregon State University conferred 185 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
Oregon State University is in the top 10% of the country for general biology at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #3 out of 15 schools by College Factual.
General Biology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Oregon State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $42,163 a year. This is lower than $66,895, the median for all majors at Oregon State University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Oregon State University, general biology students borrow a median amount of $22,846 in student loans. This is below $24,020, the typical median for all majors at Oregon State University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,065 | $35,700 |
| Fees | $2,490 | $2,490 |
Learn more about Oregon State University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 30% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Oregon State University are White. Roughly 63% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oregon State University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30 |
| White | 117 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 15 |
Oregon State University conferred 185 bachelor’s completions in biology/biological sciences, general recently — 70% to women and 30% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (63%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Oregon State University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 4 |
| Doctoral Degrees in General Biology | 5 |
