Here is an overview of this program at SOU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #16 out of 16 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks SOU highly for biological & biomedical sciences, coming in at #1,189 out of 1,342 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools | 1,189 of 1,342 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Oregon | 17 of 17 |
Here is each degree level granted in biological & biomedical sciences at SOU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 20 |
| Graduate Certificate | 3 |
This biological & biomedical sciences field at SOU includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology, General | 20 |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | 3 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Southern Oregon University handed out 20 bachelor’s degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.
SOU is a solid choice among schools offering biological & biomedical sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #16 out of 16 schools by College Factual.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at SOU report a median salary of $37,055 a year. This is lower than $49,045, the median for all majors at SOU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at SOU, biological & biomedical sciences students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $24,981, the typical median for all majors at SOU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,045 | $29,295 |
| Fees | $2,592 | $2,592 |
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Among recent graduates, 10% of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 90% went to women.
The largest share of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at SOU are White. Roughly 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Oregon University with a bachelor’s in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at SOU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 3 |