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 ORU ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at ORU was ranked #770 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #4 in Oklahoma.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 757 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 770 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Oral Roberts University handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 31 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at ORU is $29,582. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,337 for all biology students.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at ORU is $273 per month.
Part-time undergraduates at ORU paid an average of $1,342 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $32,500 | $32,500 |
| Fees | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,920 | $1,920 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,400 | $9,400 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,500 | $4,500 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 27 students earned a bachelor's degree in biology from ORU. About 78% of these graduates were women and the other 22% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 52% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oral Roberts University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
ORU 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 ORU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Oral Roberts University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 2 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.