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. Also, learn how Kent State ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at Kent State was ranked #152 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #5 in Ohio.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 152 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 153 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Kent State University at Kent handed out 143 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 161 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in biology from Kent State. This makes it the #311 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Kent State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $30,118 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,337 for all biology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Kent State, biology students borrow a median amount of $26,057 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at Kent State is $216 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Kent State paid an average of $955 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $527 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,595 | $20,708 |
| Fees | $172 | $172 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,040 | $13,040 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,732 | $4,732 |
Learn more about Kent State tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 143 biology majors earned their bachelor's degree from Kent State. Of these graduates, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Kent State University at Kent with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 102 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Kent State 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 Kent State Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of biology master's degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Kent State University at Kent with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Kent State University at Kent.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Zoology | 48 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 22 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 16 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 8 |
| Biotechnology | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.