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. We've also included details on how OIT ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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The bachelor's program at OIT was ranked #733 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #11 in Oregon.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 719 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 733 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Oregon Institute of Technology handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from OIT go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $28,606 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,337 for all biology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at OIT, biology students borrow a median amount of $38,590 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,650 for all biology majors across the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at OIT was $742 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $233 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,492 | $33,397 |
| Fees | $2,195 | $2,195 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,604 | $11,604 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,632 | $3,632 |
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Of the 19 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in biology from OIT in 2022, 37% were men and 63% 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 Oregon Institute of Technology with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
OIT 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 OIT Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Oregon Institute of Technology.
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