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2025 Best General Biology Schools in Ohio

31 Colleges in Ohio
3,138 Biology Degrees Awarded
$33,813 Avg Early-Career Salary
If you pursue a degree in general biology, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #5 most popular program in the country. This means there are lots of options to choose from when you decide to get your degree.

College Factual reviewed 31 schools in Ohio to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of general biology. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 3,138 degrees in general biology annually.

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Choosing a Great General Biology School

Best General Biology Schools in Ohio The biology program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for General Biology rankings. For our Best Overall General Biology School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

General Biology Rankings by Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in Biology
Master's Degrees in Biology
Doctor's Degrees in Biology

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best General Biology Schools in Ohio list, to help you choose the best school for you. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.

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Best Schools for General Biology in Ohio

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the biology degree levels they offer.

10 Top Ohio Schools in Biology

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
458 Biology Degrees Awarded
$32,356 Median Starting Salary

It is hard to beat Ohio State University - Main Campus if you wish to pursue a degree in general biology. Located in the large city of Columbus, Ohio State is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #70 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Ohio State is a great university overall.

There were approximately 458 general biology students who graduated with this degree at Ohio State in the most recent data year. Students who receive their degree from the biology program make around $32,356 in their early career salary.

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2
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
278 Biology Degrees Awarded
7.2% Growth in Graduates

University of Cincinnati - Main Campus is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in general biology. Located in the city of Cincinnati, UC is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #137 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UC is a great university overall.

There were approximately 278 general biology students who graduated with this degree at UC in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the biology program make about $34,092 for their early career.

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3
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
311 Biology Degrees Awarded
$45,463 Median Starting Salary

Miami University - Oxford is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in general biology. Located in the fringe town of Oxford, Miami University - Oxford is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #134 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Miami University - Oxford is a great university overall.

There were approximately 311 general biology students who graduated with this degree at Miami University - Oxford in the most recent year we have data available. General Biology degree recipients from Miami University - Oxford receive an earnings boost of approximately $11,650 over the typical earnings of general biology majors.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
130 Biology Degrees Awarded
11.5% Growth in Graduates

It's difficult to beat Case Western Reserve University if you wish to pursue a degree in general biology. Located in the city of Cleveland, Case Western is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #116 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Case Western is a great university overall.

There were about 130 general biology students who graduated with this degree at Case Western in the most recent year we have data available. After graduation, biology degree recipients generally earn about $26,254 in the first five years of their career.

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5
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
145 Biology Degrees Awarded
$30,118 Median Starting Salary

Located in the suburb of Kent, Kent State is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #250 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Kent State is a great university overall.

There were approximately 145 general biology students who graduated with this degree at Kent State in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduating, biology degree recipients generally make around $30,118 at the beginning of their careers.

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6
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
67 Biology Degrees Awarded
$26,431 Median Starting Salary

Located in the city of Dayton, UDayton is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #227 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UDayton is a great university overall.

There were roughly 67 general biology students who graduated with this degree at UDayton in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the biology program make around $26,431 in their early career salary.

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7
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
144 Biology Degrees Awarded
1.4% Growth in Graduates

Located in the fringe town of Bowling Green, BGSU is a public university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #547 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means BGSU is a great university overall.

There were roughly 144 general biology students who graduated with this degree at BGSU in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the biology program state that they receive average early career income of $31,637.

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8
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
176 Biology Degrees Awarded
2.8% Growth in Graduates

University of Toledo is a fairly large public university located in the city of Toledo. A Best Colleges rank of #510 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means University of Toledo is a great university overall.

There were roughly 176 general biology students who graduated with this degree at University of Toledo in the most recent year we have data available. After graduating, biology degree recipients generally earn about $32,615 in their early careers.

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9
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
120 Biology Degrees Awarded
10.0% Growth in Graduates

Located in the midsize city of Akron, University of Akron Main Campus is a public university with a large student population. This university ranks 23rd out of 91 schools for overall quality in the state of Ohio.

There were roughly 120 general biology students who graduated with this degree at University of Akron Main Campus in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the biology program make around $32,050 in the first couple years of their career.

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Denison University
Granville, OH
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
46 Biology Degrees Awarded
$31,017 Median Starting Salary

Located in the suburb of Granville, Denison is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #359 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Denison is a great university overall.

There were about 46 general biology students who graduated with this degree at Denison in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the biology program state that they receive average early career income of $31,017.

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Best General Biology Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best General Biology Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Michigan 322 2,790
Illinois 304 2,864
Indiana 294 1,760
Wisconsin 273 1,970

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One of 14 majors within the Biological & Biomedical Sciences area of study, General Biology has other similar majors worth exploring.

Biology Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Biology Studies 2,975
General Biomedical Sciences 163

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 559
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 514
Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology 498
Zoology 422
Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology 143
Microbiological Sciences & Immunology 141
Pharmacology & Toxicology 125
Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) 118
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 117
Genetics 86

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