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2023 Most Popular General Biology Bachelor's Degree Schools in Oregon

18 Colleges
$27,375 Avg Salary
$24,167 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best General Biology Bachelor's Degree School for You

In 2020-2021, general biology students earned 969 degrees and certificates from an Oregon school, making the subject the 7th in the state.

With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. 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 Most Popular General Biology Bachelor's Degree Schools in Oregon ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 18 schools in Oregon to see which bachelor's degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the General Biology program at each school on the list.

Check out the biology bachelor's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Oregon.

#1

Oregon State University

Corvallis, OR

Our analysis found Oregon State University to be the most popular school for general biology students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Oregon. Located in the small city of Corvallis, Oregon State is a public school with a very large student population.

Women make up 64% of the biology majors at the school.

Biology majors at Oregon State take out an average of $25,396 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 $510.

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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Portland State University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular general biology schools in Oregon. Portland State University is a fairly large public school located in the city of Portland.

Women make up 61% of the biology majors at the school.

On average, biology graduates from Portland State University take out $29,216 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

Full General Biology at Portland State University Report

#3

University of Portland

Portland, OR

The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at University of Portland helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular general biology schools in Oregon. University of Portland is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Portland.

About 74% of the students majoring in biology at the school are women while 26% are male.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, biology majors at University of Portland accumulate an average of around $22,233 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $750.

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#4

University of Oregon

Eugene, OR

Out of the 18 schools in Oregon that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Oregon landed the # 4 spot on the list. UO is a very large public school located in the city of Eugene.

About 60% of the students majoring in biology at the school are women while 40% are male.

For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $764.

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#5

Pacific University

Forest Grove, OR

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Pacific University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Oregon list. Pacific is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Forest Grove.

Women make up 72% of the biology majors at the school.

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#6

Lewis & Clark College

Portland, OR

Lewis & Clark College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for general biology students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the city of Portland, Lewis and Clark College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

About 59% of the students majoring in biology at the school are women while 41% are male.

Full General Biology at Lewis & Clark College Report

#7

George Fox University

Newberg, OR

George Fox University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Oregon ranking. Located in the fringe town of Newberg, GFU is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Of the 33 students majoring in biology at GFU, 39% are male and 61% are female.

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Willamette University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree general biology programs. Located in the city of Salem, Willamette is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Women make up 79% of the biology majors at the school.

Full General Biology at Willamette University Report

Western Oregon University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree general biology programs. Located in the town of Monmouth, Western Oregon State College is a public college with a small student population.

Women make up 83% of the biology majors at the school.

Biology majors at Western Oregon State College take out an average of $28,047 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

Full General Biology at Western Oregon University Report

With a ranking of #9, Southern Oregon University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for general biology students working on their bachelor’s degree. Southern Oregon University is a moderately-sized public school located in the midsize suburb of Ashland.

About 69% of the students majoring in biology at the school are women while 31% are male.

Biology majors at Southern Oregon University take out an average of $24,441 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

Full General Biology at Southern Oregon University Report

Best General Biology Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Most Popular General Biology Colleges in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
California 14,026
Washington 1,675
Nevada 561
Hawaii 253
Alaska 98

One of 14 majors within the area of study, general biology has other similar majors worth exploring.

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 18 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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