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. Also, learn how Youngstown State University ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at Youngstown State University was ranked #352 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #12 in Ohio.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 350 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 352 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Youngstown State University handed out 85 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 99 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 11 students received their master’s degree in biology from Youngstown State University. This makes it the #147 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Youngstown State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $29,689 a year. This is less than $32,337, which is the national median of all biology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Youngstown State University, biology students borrow a median amount of $21,002 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at Youngstown State University is $180 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Youngstown State University was $417 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $402 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,611 | $9,971 |
| Fees | $146 | $146 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,384 | $10,384 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,024 | $4,024 |
Learn more about Youngstown State University tuition and fees.
Of the 85 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General Biology from Youngstown State University in 2021-2022, 39% were men and 61% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 69% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Youngstown State University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 59 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Youngstown State University 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 Youngstown State University Online Learning page.
The biology program at Youngstown State University awarded 9 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 44% of these degrees went to men with the other 56% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Youngstown State University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Youngstown State University with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Youngstown State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 7 |
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