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. We've also included details on how University of Akron Main Campus ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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The bachelor's program at University of Akron Main Campus was ranked #263 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #9 in Ohio.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 262 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 263 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Akron Main Campus handed out 102 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 9% over the previous year when 94 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in biology from University of Akron Main Campus. This makes it the #342 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in biology in 2022, making the school the #53 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at University of Akron Main Campus is $32,050. This is less than $32,337, which is the national median of all biology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at University of Akron Main Campus, biology students borrow a median amount of $34,047 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,650 for all biology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at University of Akron Main Campus is $224 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at University of Akron Main Campus was $618 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $433 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,399 | $14,839 |
| Fees | $2,400 | $2,400 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,070 | $11,070 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,596 | $3,596 |
Learn more about University of Akron Main Campus tuition and fees.
Of the 102 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General Biology from University of Akron Main Campus in 2021-2022, 38% were men and 62% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 72% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Akron Main Campus with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 73 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
University of Akron Main Campus does not offer an online option for its biology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the University of Akron Main Campus Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 75% of biology master's degrees went to men and 25% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Akron Main Campus with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at University of Akron Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 10 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 7 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.