by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how ECU stacks up against peers offering general biology.
Jump to any of the following sections:
ECU is a solid choice among schools offering general biology. More specifically it was ranked #683 out of 1,249 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #7 in Oklahoma.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, East Central University awarded 41 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from ECU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $50,073 a year. This is above $45,634, the median for all majors at ECU.
To complete a bachelor’s at ECU, general biology students borrow a median amount of $22,750 in student loans. This is higher than $21,570, the typical median for all majors at ECU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,791 | $16,110 |
| Fees | $1,732 | $1,732 |
Read more about ECU tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 37% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 63% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at ECU were White. About 54% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from East Central University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 13 |
Here are the demographics of the general biology majors at East Central University.
This general biology program at ECU includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 41 |
ECU conferred 41 completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 63% to women and 37% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (54%).