by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how ODU, Old Dominion ranks among other schools offering degrees in general biology.
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ODU, Old Dominion is a solid choice among schools offering general biology. More specifically it was ranked #619 out of 1,060 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #18 in Virginia.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Old Dominion University conferred 186 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from ODU, Old Dominion report a median salary of $41,736 a year. This is below $60,776, the median for all majors at ODU, Old Dominion.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at ODU, Old Dominion, general biology students borrow a median amount of $25,970 in student loans. This is lower than $26,001, the typical median for all majors at ODU, Old Dominion.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,029 | $28,305 |
| Fees | $4,950 | $5,475 |
Learn more about ODU, Old Dominion tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 31% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at ODU, Old Dominion were White. Approximately 47% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Old Dominion University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 88 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 22 |
For the most recent academic year available, 20% of general biology master’s degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The majority of general biology master’s degree graduates at ODU, Old Dominion are White. About 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Old Dominion University with a master’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Every one of the 3 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in general biology from ODU, Old Dominion identified as women.
The largest share of general biology doctoral degree graduates at ODU, Old Dominion are Asian. Roughly 33% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Old Dominion University with a doctoral in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the general biology majors at Old Dominion University.
The general biology program at ODU, Old Dominion offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 196 |
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 3 |
ODU, Old Dominion awarded 196 degrees in biology/biological sciences, general recently — 70% to women and 30% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (50%).
ODU, Old Dominion conferred 3 completions in biomedical sciences, general in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Asian (33%).