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General Biology Schools in Oregon

969 Biology students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A General Biology major is the 7th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of General Biology Majors in Oregon

Biology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 909
Master’s Degree 35
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 21
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 21
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 21
Associate Degree 4

Gender Distribution

In Oregon, a biology major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of biology majors in Oregon is as follows:

  • Asian: 13.0%
  • Black or African American: 1.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.6%
  • White: 57.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.2%
  • Other Races: 12.4%
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Jobs for General Biology Grads in Oregon

14,750 people in the state and 1,333,410 in the nation are employed in jobs related to biology.

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Wages for General Biology Jobs in Oregon

A typical salary for a biology grad in the state is $72,640, compared to a typical salary of $89,150 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Oregon that offer biology degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

207 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
32,312 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.58 years to graduate. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $44,536 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

201 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
23,640 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,719 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 54%.

142 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
21,752 Total Students

89% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.10%.

114 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
3,999 Total Students

In their early career, University of Portland grads earn an average salary of $63,653. This private institution charges an average net price of $37,029. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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Pacific University

Forest Grove
46 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
3,808 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.70%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
3,157 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.10 years to graduate. An average student at Lewis and Clark College will pay a net price of $36,638. The student loan default rate of 1.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
4,106 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $30,839. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 31% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.18 years to graduate.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
1,866 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. 68% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $44,327 a year.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
5,140 Total Students

84% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, Southern Oregon University grads earn an average salary of $35,811. The 6.00% student loan default rate is lower than average.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
4,554 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 5.10% which is lower than average. The average student takes 4.51 years to complete their degree at Western Oregon State College. This public school has an average net price of $15,214.

General Biology Careers in OR

Some of the careers biology majors go into include:

Job Title OR Job Growth OR Median Salary
Biological Science Professors 17% $85,900
Medical Scientists 15% $71,390
Natural Sciences Managers 11% $104,160
High School Teachers 9% $71,910
Life Scientists 6% $56,860
Biological Scientists 5% $67,350

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to biology.

Major Annual Graduates in OR
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 229
Biochemistry & Biophysics 176
Other Biological Sciences 131
Zoology 62
Microbiology Science & Immunology 55
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 46
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 23
Botany/Plant Biology 21

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