Below are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how University of Akron Main Campus stacks up against peers offering general biology.
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University of Akron Main Campus is a solid choice among schools offering general biology. Specifically, it ranked #639 out of 1,060 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #23 in Ohio.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Akron Main Campus awarded 98 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from University of Akron Main Campus earn a median of $49,762 a year. This is below $55,692, the median for all majors at University of Akron Main Campus.
To complete a bachelor’s at University of Akron Main Campus, general biology students borrow a median amount of $21,750 in student loans. This is below $25,390, the typical median for all majors at University of Akron Main Campus.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,793 | $18,415 |
| Fees | $2,400 | $2,400 |
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Among recent graduates, 36% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Akron Main Campus are White. Approximately 76% of graduates fell into 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 general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 74 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Every one of the 3 students who graduated with a master’s degree in general biology from University of Akron Main Campus identified as women.
The majority of general biology master’s degree graduates at University of Akron Main Campus 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 University of Akron Main Campus with a master’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of general biology doctoral degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of general biology doctoral degree graduates at University of Akron Main Campus were White. Roughly 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Akron Main Campus with a doctoral in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the general biology majors at University of Akron Main Campus.
The general biology program at University of Akron Main Campus breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 63 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 48 |
University of Akron Main Campus awarded 63 completions in biomedical sciences, general recently — 63% to women and 37% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (81%).
University of Akron Main Campus granted 48 degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 73% to women and 27% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (71%).