by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how BGSU ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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The bachelor's program at BGSU was ranked #182 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #7 in Ohio.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools | 70 |
| Best General Biology Graduate Degree Schools | 96 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 181 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 182 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Bowling Green State University - Main Campus handed out 121 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 3% over the previous year when 117 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 20 students received their master’s degree in biology from BGSU. This makes it the #80 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in biology in 2022, making the school the #89 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from BGSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $30,861 a year. 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 BGSU, biology students borrow a median amount of $34,184 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 BGSU is $340 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at BGSU was $792 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $459 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,010 | $18,998 |
| Fees | $2,380 | $2,380 |
| Books and Supplies | $640 | $640 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,784 | $11,784 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,194 | $5,194 |
Learn more about BGSU tuition and fees.
Of the 121 biology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from BGSU, about 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at BGSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bowling Green State University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 91 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 10 |
BGSU 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 BGSU Online Learning page.
Biology majors graduating with a master's degree from BGSU make a median salary of $36,682 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $43,317.
Of the 21 students who graduated with a Master’s in biology from BGSU in 2022, 38% were men and 62% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 62% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bowling Green State University - Main Campus with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Bowling Green State University - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 5 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 4 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.