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. In addition, we cover how Southern Oregon University ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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The bachelor's program at Southern Oregon University was ranked #807 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #12 in Oregon.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 792 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 807 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Southern Oregon University handed out 38 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 31% over the previous year when 29 degrees were handed out.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Southern Oregon University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $33,930 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $32,337 for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Southern Oregon University paid an average of $629 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $215 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,675 | $28,305 |
| Fees | $2,418 | $2,418 |
| Books and Supplies | $999 | $999 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,248 | $16,248 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,500 | $1,500 |
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Of the 38 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in biology from Southern Oregon University in 2022, 39% were men and 61% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Southern Oregon University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 66% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Oregon University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the Southern Oregon University 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 Southern Oregon University Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Southern Oregon University.
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