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 GFU ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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The bachelor's program at GFU was ranked #500 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #7 in Oregon.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 495 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 500 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, George Fox University handed out 36 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 9% over the previous year when 33 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at GFU is $33,523. 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 GFU was $1,220 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $40,220 | $40,220 |
| Fees | $720 | $720 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,600 | $13,600 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,000 | $4,000 |
Learn more about GFU tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 36 students earned a bachelor's degree in biology from GFU. About 69% of these graduates were women and the other 31% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at GFU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 72% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Fox University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the GFU 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 GFU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at George Fox University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 9 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) | 6 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.