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. Also, learn how Wright State University - Main Campus ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at Wright State University - Main Campus was ranked #543 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #22 in Ohio.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 537 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 543 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Wright State University - Main Campus handed out 56 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 28% over the previous year when 78 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in biology from Wright State University - Main Campus. This makes it the #264 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Wright State University - Main Campus go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $28,368 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,337 for all biology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Wright State University - Main Campus, biology students borrow a median amount of $19,789 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all biology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $27,650.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Wright State University - Main Campus paid an average of $909 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $475 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,564 | $19,982 |
| Fees | $50 | $50 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,900 | $10,900 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,370 | $3,370 |
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Of the 56 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General Biology from Wright State University - Main Campus in 2021-2022, 30% were men and 70% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Wright State University - Main Campus are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 68% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wright State University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Wright State University - Main Campus 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 Wright State University - Main Campus Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 14% of biology master's degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Wright State University - Main Campus are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wright State University - Main Campus with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Wright State University - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Pharmacology & Toxicology | 34 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 16 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 15 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 14 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 8 |
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