by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how UO ranks in comparison to other schools with biological science programs.
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UO is in the top 10% of the country for biological science. More specifically it was ranked #11 out of 100 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Oregon.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Oregon handed out 106 bachelor's degrees in biological & physical science. This is a decrease of 22% over the previous year when 136 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biological science students who receive their bachelor's degree at UO is $29,003. This is less than $32,529, which is the national median of all biological science majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UO, biological science students borrow a median amount of $22,917 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all biological science bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $26,513.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biological science program at UO is $548 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biological science majors at University of Oregon.
Of the 106 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Biological & Physical Science from UO in 2020-2021, 42% were men and 58% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 58% of 2021 graduates were in 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 biological science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 61 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 7 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| International Studies | 82 |
| Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution | 17 |
| Mathematics & Computer Science | 16 |
| Historic Preservation | 3 |
| Medieval Studies | 3 |
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