by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how Oregon State University ranks among other schools offering degrees in general biology.
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Oregon State University is a solid choice among schools offering general biology. Specifically, it ranked #395 out of 1,060 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #61 in Far Western.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Oregon State University awarded 185 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Oregon State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $42,163 a year. This is lower than $66,895, the median for all majors at Oregon State University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Oregon State University, general biology students borrow a median amount of $22,846 in student loans. This is below $24,020, the typical median for all majors at Oregon State University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,065 | $35,700 |
| Fees | $2,490 | $2,490 |
Learn more about Oregon State University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 30% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Oregon State University are White. Roughly 63% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oregon State University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30 |
| White | 117 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 15 |
Among recent graduates, 50% of general biology master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of general biology master’s degree graduates at Oregon State University are White. Approximately 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oregon State 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 | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Among recent graduates, 80% of general biology doctoral degrees went to men and 20% went to women.
The majority of general biology doctoral degree graduates at Oregon State University are White. About 80% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oregon State University with a doctoral in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the general biology majors at Oregon State University.
The general biology program at Oregon State University breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 194 |
Oregon State University awarded 194 completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 69% to women and 31% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (64%).