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 Otterbein ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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The bachelor's program at Otterbein was ranked #599 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #23 in Ohio.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 589 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 599 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Otterbein University handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 34% over the previous year when 32 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Otterbein is $24,341. This is less than $32,337, which is the national median of all biology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Otterbein was $618 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $34,424 | $34,424 |
| Fees | $475 | $475 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,508 | $1,508 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,968 | $12,968 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,164 | $3,164 |
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Of the 21 biology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Otterbein, about 14% were men and 86% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Otterbein are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 86% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Otterbein University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Otterbein biology bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Otterbein Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Otterbein University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 25 |
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