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. In addition, we cover how EOU ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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The bachelor's program at EOU was ranked #849 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #13 in Oregon.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 832 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 849 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Eastern Oregon University handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 43% over the previous year when 14 degrees were handed out.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from EOU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,435 a year. This is higher than $32,337, which is the national median for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at EOU was $495 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $192 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,618 | $22,289 |
| Fees | $2,091 | $2,091 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,275 | $1,275 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,658 | $11,658 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,584 | $4,584 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 20 students earned a bachelor's degree in biology from EOU. About 55% of these graduates were women and the other 45% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at EOU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Oregon University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
EOU 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 EOU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Eastern Oregon University.
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