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 UO ranks in comparison to other schools with biological science programs.
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UO is in the top 10% of the country for biological science. More specifically it was ranked #10 out of 97 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Oregon.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biological & Physical Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 7 |
| Best Biological & Physical Science Schools | 10 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Oregon handed out 84 bachelor's degrees in biological & physical science. This is a decrease of 21% over the previous year when 106 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biological science students who receive their bachelor's degree at UO is $38,285. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $34,380 for all biological science bachelor's degree recipients.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biological science program at UO is $548 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UO paid an average of $860 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $272 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,240 | $38,683 |
| Fees | $2,511 | $2,511 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,320 | $1,320 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,840 | $15,840 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,892 | $2,892 |
Learn more about UO tuition and fees.
Of the 84 biological science students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UO, about 37% were men and 63% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UO are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 62% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Oregon with a bachelor's in biological science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 52 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Online degrees for the UO biological science bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UO Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biological science majors at University of Oregon.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| International Studies | 84 |
| Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution | 16 |
| Mathematics & Computer Science | 13 |
| Historic Preservation | 8 |
| Data Science | 6 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.