by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how UO stacks up against peers offering general biology.
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UO is in the top 15% of the country for general biology. Specifically, it ranked #383 out of 1,060 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #59 in Far Western.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Oregon | 1 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Oregon | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| Best Value General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Oregon | 7 |
| Best Value General Biology Schools in Oregon | 7 |
| College Major Best Value | 7 |
| Best Value General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 57 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 59 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Far Western US Region | 77 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 77 |
| Best Value General Biology Schools in the Far Western US Region | 141 |
| College Major Best Value | 141 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Oregon handed out 86 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UO go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $42,829 a year. This is below $57,490, the median for all majors at UO.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UO, general biology students borrow a median amount of $25,400 in student loans. This is higher than $22,100, the typical median for all majors at UO.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,974 | $39,922 |
| Fees | $2,594 | $2,594 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 37% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 63% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at UO were White. Approximately 71% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Oregon with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 61 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Every one of the 2 students who graduated with a master’s degree in general biology from UO identified as women.
The majority of general biology master’s degree graduates at UO were Asian. About 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Oregon with a master’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of general biology doctoral degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of general biology doctoral degree graduates at UO are White. Approximately 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Oregon with a doctoral in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Here are the demographics of the general biology majors at University of Oregon.
This general biology program at UO offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 109 |
UO awarded 109 completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 64% to women and 36% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (69%).