by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at UO. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 15 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UO highly for general biology, coming in at #418 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 418 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Oregon | 1 of 15 |
The following degree levels are available for general biology at UO, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 86 |
| Master’s | 2 |
| Doctoral | 21 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Oregon conferred 86 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
UO is among the very best schools in the country for general biology at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 15 schools by College Factual.
General Biology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UO go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $42,829 a year. This is below $57,490, the median for all majors at UO.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UO, general biology students borrow a median amount of $25,400 in student loans. This is higher than $22,100, the typical median for all majors at UO.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,974 | $39,922 |
| Fees | $2,594 | $2,594 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 37% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 63% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at UO were White. Approximately 71% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Oregon with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 61 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
UO granted 86 bachelor’s degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 63% to women and 37% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (71%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UO. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 2 |
| Doctoral Degrees in General Biology | 21 |
