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 RSU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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The bachelor's program at RSU was ranked #727 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #3 in Oklahoma.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 712 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 727 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rogers State University handed out 35 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 30% over the previous year when 50 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at RSU is $27,822. 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 RSU paid an average of $445 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $167 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,676 | $12,460 |
| Fees | $2,716 | $2,716 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,400 | $2,400 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,722 | $10,722 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,826 | $3,826 |
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The biology program at RSU awarded 35 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 46% of these degrees went to men with the other 54% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at RSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 51% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rogers State University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 14 |
Online degrees for the RSU 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 RSU Online Learning page.
The biology program at RSU awarded 5 associate's degrees in 2021-2022. About 40% of these degrees went to men with the other 60% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rogers State University with a associate'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 | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Rogers State University.
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