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. Also, learn how ECU ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at ECU was ranked #796 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #5 in Oklahoma.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 782 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 796 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, East Central University handed out 42 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 44 degrees were handed out.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from ECU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $32,077 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.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at ECU was $527 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $210 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,300 | $15,810 |
| Fees | $1,732 | $1,732 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,590 | $1,590 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $7,752 | $7,752 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,066 | $4,066 |
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The biology program at ECU awarded 42 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 31% of these degrees went to men with the other 69% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from East Central University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 10 |
ECU 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 ECU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at East Central University.
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