by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UCO, Central. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #4 out of 14 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UCO, Central as a strong choice for general biology, placing at #531 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 531 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Oklahoma | 4 of 19 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Southwest Region | 38 of 119 |
The following degree levels are available for general biology at UCO, Central, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 97 |
| Master’s | 6 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Central Oklahoma awarded 97 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
UCO, Central is in the top 10% of the country for general biology at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #4 out of 14 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Oklahoma | 4 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 34 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 482 |
General Biology students who finish a bachelor’s at UCO, Central earn a median of $46,638 a year. This is below $50,729, the median for all majors at UCO, Central.
To complete a bachelor’s at UCO, Central, general biology graduates take on a median debt of $21,437 in student loans. This is lower than $23,741, the typical median for all majors at UCO, Central.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,822 | $18,466 |
| Fees | $1,238 | $1,238 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 34% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 66% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at UCO, Central were White. Roughly 52% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Oklahoma with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 50 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 13 |
UCO, Central conferred 55 bachelor’s completions in biomedical sciences, general in the latest year of data — 60% to women and 40% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (44%).
UCO, Central awarded 42 bachelor’s degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 74% to women and 26% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (62%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UCO, Central. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 6 |
