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2023 Best General Biology Schools in Ohio

35 Colleges
$28,002 Avg Salary
$25,313 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best General Biology School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, general biology was ranked 9th in Ohio. In fact, 3,097 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.

It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

The Best General Biology Schools in Ohio ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 35 schools in Ohio to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

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2023 Best General Biology Schools in Ohio

The following schools top our list of the Best General Biology Colleges.

Top 10 Best General Biology Schools

#1

Denison University

Granville, OH

Our 2023 rankings named Denison University the best school in Ohio for general biology students. Located in the small suburb of Granville, Denison is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

While working on their degree, biology majors at Denison accumulate an average of around $25,723 in student debt.

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The excellent programs at Ohio Northern University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best general biology schools in Ohio. ONU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the fringe town of Ada.

On average, biology graduates from ONU take out $26,737 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#3

Oberlin College

Oberlin, OH

The excellent programs at Oberlin College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best general biology schools in Ohio. Located in the town of Oberlin, Oberlin is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that biology majors at Oberlin take out is $23,000.

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The excellent programs at Baldwin Wallace University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best general biology schools in Ohio. Located in the large suburb of Berea, Baldwin Wallace College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Biology majors at Baldwin Wallace College take out an average of $27,000 in student loans while working on their egree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $334.

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#5

John Carroll University

University Heights, OH

Out of the 35 schools in Ohio that were part of this year’s ranking, John Carroll University landed the # 5 spot on the list. John Carroll is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of University Heights.

Biology majors at John Carroll take out an average of $27,000 in student loans while working on their egree.

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Ohio State University - Main Campus ranked #6 on this year’s Best General Biology Schools in Ohio list. Ohio State is a very large public school located in the large city of Columbus.

While working on their degree, biology majors at Ohio State accumulate an average of around $24,530 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $344.

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#7

Muskingum University

New Concord, OH

With a ranking of #7, Muskingum University did quite well on this year’s best schools for general biology students. Located in the town of New Concord, Muskingum is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

On average, biology graduates from Muskingum take out $27,000 in student loans while working on their degree.

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University of Cincinnati - Main Campus landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best general biology programs. Located in the city of Cincinnati, UC is a public college with a very large student population.

The average amount in student loans that biology majors at UC take out is $22,167. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $256.

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Franciscan University of Steubenville came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best General Biology Schools in Ohio ranking. Located in the small city of Steubenville, Franciscan U is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that biology majors at Franciscan U take out is $21,687.

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#10

University of Dayton

Dayton, OH

University of Dayton did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for general biology students. It came in at #10 on the list. UDayton is a large private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Dayton.

After completing their degree, biology graduates from UDayton carry an average student debtload of $26,000. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $589.

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Best General Biology Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
Michigan 2,795
Illinois 2,864
Indiana 1,765
Wisconsin 1,970

General Biology is one of 14 different types of programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology 14,535
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 11,615
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 8,813
Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology 7,247
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 6,206

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

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