by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at SOU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level. Its best result is a rank of #15 out of 15 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, SOU among the top schools in the country for general biology, ranked #1,118 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 1,118 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Oregon | 15 of 15 |
The table below lists every degree level available for general biology at SOU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 20 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Southern Oregon University handed out 20 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
SOU ranks competitively among schools offering general biology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #15 out of 15 schools by College Factual.
General Biology students who finish a bachelor’s at SOU earn a median of $37,055 a year. This is below $49,045, the median for all majors at SOU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at SOU, general biology graduates take on a median debt of $27,000 in student loans. This is above $24,981, the typical median for all majors at SOU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,045 | $29,295 |
| Fees | $2,592 | $2,592 |
Find out more about SOU tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 10% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 90% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at SOU were White. About 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 general biology.
| 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 |
SOU conferred 20 bachelor’s completions in biology/biological sciences, general recently — 90% to women and 10% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (60%).
