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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.

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

The colleges and universities below are the best value schools for biology majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.

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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The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Ohio State University - Lima Campus helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best value general biology schools in Ohio. Located in the rural area of Lima, Ohio State University - Lima Campus is a public school with a small student population.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Ohio State University - Lima Campus are $8,550 per 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.

Full General Biology at Ohio State University - Lima Campus Report

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Ohio State University - Main Campus is a great value for general biology students working on their bachelor’s degree. Ohio State is a very large public school located in the city of Columbus.

Ohio State undergraduate students pay an average of $11,936 in in-state tuition and fees each 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.

Full General Biology at Ohio State University - Main Campus Report

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Wright State University - Main Campus. It ranked #4 on our 2023 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.

Wright State University - Main Campus undergraduate students pay an average of $9,834 in in-state tuition and fees each year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, biology graduates from Wright State University - Main Campus carry an average student debtload of $25,334.

Full General Biology at Wright State University - Main Campus Report

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means University of Cincinnati - Main Campus is a great value for general biology students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the 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.

Full General Biology at University of Cincinnati - Main Campus Report

#6

Youngstown State University

Youngstown, OH

With a ranking of #6, Youngstown State University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for general biology students working on their bachelor’s degree. Youngstown State University is a fairly large public school located in the city of Youngstown.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Youngstown State University are $9,372 a year.

Full General Biology at Youngstown State University Report

#7

Cleveland State University

Cleveland, OH

Cleveland State University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Ohio ranking. Located in the large city of Cleveland, Cleveland State University is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Cleveland State University undergraduate students pay an average of $11,690 in in-state tuition and fees each 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 school with a fairly large student population.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Kent State are $11,000 per 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 large student population.

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

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Miami University - Oxford came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Ohio ranking. Miami University - Oxford is a fairly 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.

In addition to its great value ranking, Miami University - Oxford is in the top 20% of all schools on our Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Ohio list.

Full General Biology at Miami University - Oxford Report

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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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