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. See how OBU ranks among other schools offering degrees in general biology.
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OBU is a solid choice among schools offering general biology. In particular, it placed #296 out of 1,060 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Arkansas.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Ouachita Baptist University handed out 37 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at OBU, general biology graduates take on a median debt of $24,447 in student loans. This is higher than $23,520, the typical median for all majors at OBU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $29,480 | $33,780 |
| Fees | $720 | $720 |
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Among recent graduates, 38% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at OBU were White. Approximately 92% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ouachita Baptist University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the general biology majors at Ouachita Baptist University.
This general biology program at OBU includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 31 |
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 6 |
OBU conferred 31 completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 65% to women and 35% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (90%).
OBU granted 6 completions in biomedical sciences, general in the latest year of data — 50% to women and 50% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).