by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how SWOSU ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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The bachelor's program at SWOSU was ranked #843 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #8 in Oklahoma.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 826 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 843 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Southwestern Oklahoma State University handed out 33 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 136% over the previous year when 14 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at SWOSU is $26,231. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,337 for all biology students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at SWOSU was $278 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $277 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,969 | $6,999 |
| Fees | $1,326 | $1,326 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,218 | $1,218 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $7,410 | $7,410 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $7,618 | $7,618 |
Learn more about SWOSU tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 33 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in biology from SWOSU. About 45% were men and 55% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at SWOSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 82% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southwestern Oklahoma State University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
SWOSU 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 SWOSU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Southwestern Oklahoma State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.