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. Also, learn how Oxy ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at Oxy was ranked #331 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #34 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 329 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 331 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Occidental College handed out 40 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 8% over the previous year when 37 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Oxy is $28,691. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,337 for all biology students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Oxy paid an average of $2,620 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $62,850 | $62,850 |
| Fees | $596 | $596 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,284 | $18,284 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,830 | $1,830 |
Learn more about Oxy tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 40 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in biology from Oxy. About 20% were men and 80% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Occidental College with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Oxy 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 Oxy Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Occidental College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 20 |
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