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Best Value General Biology Bachelor's Degree Schools in Ohio

2023 Best Value General Biology Bachelor's Degree Schools in Ohio

Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing

35 Colleges
$19,206 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$27,375 Avg Salary

Finding the Best General Biology Bachelor's Degree 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.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Value General Biology Bachelor's Degree Schools in Ohio to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 35 schools in Ohio to see which ones offered the best value bachelor's degree programs for biology students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.

Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. Specifically, our score for quality is discounted by the published tuition and fees charged by the given college. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The more quality your dollar buys, the better the value.

In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.

Top 10 Best General Biology Bachelor's Degree Schools

Our analysis found Ohio State University - Marion Campus to be the best value school for general biology students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Ohio. Ohio State University - Marion Campus is a small public school located in the distant town of Marion.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Ohio State University - Marion Campus are $8,550 per year. The average amount in student loans that biology majors at Ohio State University - Marion Campus take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $22,458. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $344.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Ohio State University - Lima Campus. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Value General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Ohio list. Located in the rural area of Lima, Ohio State University - Lima Campus is a public school with a fairly small student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Ohio State University - Lima Campus are $8,550 a year. On average, biology graduates from Ohio State University - Lima Campus take out $22,458 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $344.

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Out of the 35 schools in Ohio that were part of this year’s ranking, Ohio State University - Main Campus landed the # 3 spot on the list. Ohio State is a very large public school located in the city of Columbus.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Ohio State are $11,936 per year. On average, biology graduates from Ohio State take out $22,458 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $344.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Ohio State also is in the top 15% of our Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Ohio ranking.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Wright State University - Main Campus. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Value General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Ohio list. Located in the large suburb of Dayton, Wright State University - Main Campus is a public college with a fairly large student population.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Wright State University - Main Campus are $9,834 per year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, biology graduates from Wright State University - Main Campus carry an average student debtload of $25,334.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Cincinnati - Main Campus. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Value General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Ohio list. Located in the large city of Cincinnati, UC is a public college with a fairly large student population.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UC are $11,777 per year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, biology graduates from UC carry an average student debtload of $24,689. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $256.

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Youngstown State University

Youngstown, OH

Youngstown State University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Ohio list. Youngstown State University is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Youngstown.

Youngstown State University undergraduate students pay an average of $9,372 in in-state tuition and fees each year.

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Cleveland State University

Cleveland, OH

Cleveland State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for general biology students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the large city of Cleveland, Cleveland State University is a public school with a fairly large student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Cleveland State University are $11,690 a year. The average amount in student loans that biology majors at Cleveland State University take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $27,536.

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Kent State University at Kent landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree general biology programs. Located in the large suburb of Kent, Kent State is a public college with a very large student population.

Kent State undergraduate students pay an average of $11,000 in in-state tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that biology majors at Kent State take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $26,307. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $203.

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Bowling Green State University - Main Campus landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree general biology programs. Located in the fringe town of Bowling Green, BGSU is a public college with a fairly large student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at BGSU are $13,061 a year. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $231.

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With a ranking of #10, Miami University - Oxford did quite well on this year’s best value schools for general biology students working on their bachelor’s degree. Miami University - Oxford is a large public school located in the town of Oxford.

Miami University - Oxford undergraduate students pay an average of $16,142 in in-state tuition and fees each year. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $550.

On top of its placing in our value ranking, Miami University - Oxford also did well on our Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Ohio list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.

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Best Value General Biology Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Value General Biology Colleges 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.

  • 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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