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. In addition, we cover how Miami University - Oxford ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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Miami University - Oxford is in the top 10% of the country for biology. More specifically it was ranked #84 out of 901 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Ohio.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools | 27 |
| Best General Biology Graduate Degree Schools | 45 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 84 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 93 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Miami University - Oxford handed out 167 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 163 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 152 students received their master’s degree in biology from Miami University - Oxford. This makes it the #4 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in biology in 2022, making the school the #145 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Miami University - Oxford is $38,122. This is higher than $32,337, which is the national median for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Miami University - Oxford, biology students borrow a median amount of $45,205 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,650 for all biology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at Miami University - Oxford is $517 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Miami University - Oxford was $1,552 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $674 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,052 | $35,116 |
| Fees | $3,008 | $3,008 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,714 | $16,714 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,994 | $2,994 |
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Of the 167 biology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Miami University - Oxford, about 34% were men and 66% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Miami University - Oxford are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 82% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Miami University - Oxford with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 137 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Miami University - Oxford 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 Miami University - Oxford Online Learning page.
Biology majors graduating with a master's degree from Miami University - Oxford make a median salary of $48,117 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all biology graduates with a master's is $43,317.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 141 biology majors earned their master's degree from Miami University - Oxford. Of these graduates, 16% were men and 84% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Miami University - Oxford with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 105 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 18 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Miami University - Oxford.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Zoology | 39 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 34 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 34 |
| Botany/Plant Biology | 18 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 18 |
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