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 ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Cleveland State University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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The bachelor's program at Cleveland State University was ranked #503 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #20 in Ohio.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 499 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 503 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Cleveland State University handed out 109 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 15% over the previous year when 95 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in biology from Cleveland State University. This makes it the #219 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in biology in 2022, making the school the #113 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Cleveland State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $29,440 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,337 for all biology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Cleveland State University, biology students borrow a median amount of $25,053 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all biology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $27,650.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Cleveland State University paid an average of $744 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $521 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,503 | $17,863 |
| Fees | $110 | $110 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,760 | $14,760 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,770 | $3,770 |
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Of the 109 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in biology from Cleveland State University in 2022, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Cleveland State University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 69% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cleveland State University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 75 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the Cleveland State University biology bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Cleveland State University Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 4 students graduated with a master's degree in biology from Cleveland State University. About 25% were men and 75% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cleveland State University with a master's in 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 | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Cleveland State University.
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