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Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Oregon

1,778 students earned Biological & Biomedical Sciences degrees in Oregon in the 2020-2021 year.

A Biological & Biomedical Sciences major is the 9th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Biological & Biomedical Sciences Majors in Oregon

Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,577
Master’s Degree 99
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 77
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 77
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 77
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 12
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 12
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 12
Associate Degree 9
Post-Master’s Certificate 4
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 4

Gender Distribution

In Oregon, a biological and biomedical sciences major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of biological and biomedical sciences majors in Oregon is as follows:

  • Asian: 11.6%
  • Black or African American: 1.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.7%
  • White: 57.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.3%
  • Other Races: 11.9%
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Jobs for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Grads in Oregon

42,080 people in the state and 2,967,610 in the nation are employed in jobs related to biological and biomedical sciences.

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Wages for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Jobs in Oregon

A typical salary for a biological and biomedical sciences grad in the state is $79,130, compared to a typical salary of $92,600 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Oregon that offer biological and biomedical sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

441 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
32,312 Total Students

The average student takes 4.58 years to complete their degree at Oregon State. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $44,536 after earning their degree at this institution. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.80%.

379 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
21,752 Total Students

The average student takes 4.29 years to complete their degree at UO. In their early career, UO grads earn an average salary of $43,702. 89% of students get financical aid.

255 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
23,640 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 54% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 4.70% which is lower than average.

124 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,195 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 46%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.80%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1.

114 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
3,999 Total Students

The average student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree at University of Portland. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 58% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 0.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

62 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,035 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 64%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $84,979 a year. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#6

Pacific University

Forest Grove
62 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
3,808 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $32,045. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.70%. In their early career, Pacific grads earn an average salary of $42,858.

52 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
3,157 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 52% are considered full time.

45 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
4,106 Total Students

The average student takes 4.18 years to complete their degree at GFU. 31% of the teachers are full time. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#10

Reed College

Portland
42 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
1,385 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $33,350. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 98% are considered full time. 60% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Biological & Biomedical Sciences Careers in OR

Some of the careers biological and biomedical sciences majors go into include:

Job Title OR Job Growth OR Median Salary
Statisticians 36% $76,940
Software Applications Developers 32% $100,080
Health Specialties Professors 30% $122,630
Exercise Physiologists 29% $53,400
Computer and Information Research Scientists 24% $116,770
Mathematical Science Occupations 22% $0
Biochemists and Biophysicists 21% $77,310
Biological Science Professors 17% $85,900
Computer Workers 15% $77,540
Medical Scientists 15% $71,390
Natural Sciences Managers 11% $104,160
High School Teachers 9% $71,910
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists 9% $71,260
Microbiologists 9% $59,160
Life Scientists 6% $56,860
Biological Scientists 5% $67,350
Epidemiologists 0% $71,640

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to biological and biomedical sciences.

Major Annual Graduates in OR
Engineering 2,281
Computer & Information Sciences 1,881
Natural Resources & Conservation 1,001
Physical Sciences 606
Mathematics & Statistics 546
Agriculture 496
Engineering Technologies 377
Architecture/Urban Planning 269

View all majors related to Biological & Biomedical Sciences

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