2023 Best Value General Biology Schools in Ohio
Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
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 Value 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 value 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 Schools
Our analysis found Ohio State University - Marion Campus to be the best value school for general biology students who want to pursue a degree in Ohio. Ohio State University - Marion Campus is a small public school located in the distant town of Marion.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Ohio State University - Marion Campus are $8,550 a year. The average amount in student loans that biology majors at Ohio State University - Marion Campus take out is $24,530. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $344.
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The excellent programs at Ohio State University - Lima Campus helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best general biology schools in Ohio. Located in the rural area of Lima, Ohio State University - Lima Campus is a public college with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Ohio State University - Lima Campus are $8,550 a year. While working on their degree, biology majors at Ohio State University - Lima Campus 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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The excellent programs at Ohio State University - Main Campus helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best general biology schools in Ohio. Ohio State is a fairly 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. 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.
Ohio State also claimed a spot on our Best General Biology Schools in Ohio list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools in this category.
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The excellent programs at Wright State University - Main Campus helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best general biology schools in Ohio. Located in the suburb of Dayton, Wright State University - Main Campus is a public school 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. Biology majors at Wright State University - Main Campus take out an average of $25,969 in student loans while working on their egree.
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The excellent programs at University of Cincinnati - Main Campus helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best general biology schools in Ohio. Located in the large city of Cincinnati, UC is a public school with a very large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at UC are $11,777 a year. 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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Youngstown State University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Biology Schools in Ohio ranking. Youngstown State University is a fairly large public school located in the city of Youngstown.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Youngstown State University are $9,372 per year. The average amount in student loans that biology majors at Youngstown State University take out is $20,786.
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Cleveland State University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value general biology programs. Located in the large city of Cleveland, Cleveland State University is a public college with a 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 is $27,000.
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Bowling Green State University - Main Campus ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value General Biology Schools in Ohio list. Located in the town of Bowling Green, BGSU is a public school with a fairly large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at BGSU are $13,061 a year. The average amount in student loans that biology majors at BGSU take out is $26,000. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $231.
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Kent State University at Kent came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Biology Schools in Ohio ranking. Located in the suburb of Kent, Kent State is a public school with a very 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 is $25,000. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $203.
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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. Miami University - Oxford is a fairly large public school located in the fringe town of Oxford.
Miami University - Oxford undergraduate students pay an average of $16,142 in in-state tuition and fees each year. While working on their degree, biology majors at Miami University - Oxford accumulate an average of around $24,285 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $550.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Miami University - Oxford also is in the top 15% of our Best General Biology Schools in Ohio ranking.
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Request InformationBest 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 |
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General Biology Related Majors for Biology
General Biology is one of 14 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Majors Related to Biology
| 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.