by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how Oakland ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at Oakland was ranked #230 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #5 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools | 92 |
| Best General Biology Graduate Degree Schools | 119 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 227 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 230 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Oakland University handed out 165 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 1% over the previous year when 163 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 11 students received their master’s degree in biology from Oakland. This makes it the #147 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in biology in 2022, making the school the #89 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 Oakland is $27,497. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,337 for all biology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Oakland, biology students borrow a median amount of $22,225 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 Oakland is $213 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Oakland paid an average of $825 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $548 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,429 | $24,737 |
| Books and Supplies | $700 | $700 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,309 | $11,309 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,600 | $2,600 |
Learn more about Oakland tuition and fees.
Of the 165 biology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Oakland, about 39% were men and 61% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oakland University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 128 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Oakland 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 Oakland Online Learning page.
Of the 20 biology students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Oakland, about 35% were men and 65% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Oakland are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 55% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oakland University with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Oakland University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 18 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 9 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 2 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.