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 Oregon State ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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The bachelor's program at Oregon State was ranked #144 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #2 in Oregon.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 144 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 146 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Oregon State University handed out 191 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 197 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in biology from Oregon State. This makes it the #368 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in biology in 2022, making the school the #53 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Oregon State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $30,982 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,337 for all biology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Oregon State, biology students borrow a median amount of $39,023 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 Oregon State is $313 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Oregon State paid an average of $729 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $245 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,145 | $33,315 |
| Fees | $2,349 | $2,349 |
| Books and Supplies | $600 | $600 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,075 | $15,075 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,036 | $3,036 |
Learn more about Oregon State tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 34% of biology bachelor's degrees went to men and 66% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Oregon State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 63% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oregon State University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 25 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| White | 120 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 16 |
Oregon State 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 Oregon State Online Learning page.
All of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in biology from Oregon State in 2022 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Oregon State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oregon State University with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Oregon State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 95 |
| Zoology | 56 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 37 |
| Botany/Plant Biology | 28 |
| Pharmacology & Toxicology | 9 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.