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General Biology at Kent State University at Kent

General Biology at Kent State University at Kent

If you plan to study General Biology, take a look at what Kent State University at Kent. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Kent State University at Kent is located in Kent, OH.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 154 general biology graduations were recorded at Kent State University at Kent.

Online Class Availability at Kent State University at Kent

Many students take online classes at Kent State University at Kent. Of 26,374 students, 4,457 (17%) studied exclusively online and 12,660 (48%) took at least some classes online.

General Biology Rankings at Kent State University at Kent

Rankings can help you compare Kent State University at Kent’s General Biology program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Ohio #14 of 41
Best Schools (Quality) Ohio #17 of 41
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #71 of 164
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #84 of 163
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #574 of 1,249
Best Value Nationwide #708 of 1,237

Earnings for General Biology Graduates from Kent State University at Kent

Those who finish Kent State University at Kent’s General Biology program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for General Biology at Kent State University at Kent
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $26,413
2 years $27,947
3 years $35,333
4 years $43,348
5 years $57,546

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, General Biology graduates from Kent State University at Kent earn a median of $43,348, compared with $52,827 for all Kent State University at Kent graduates — about 18% lower than the school-wide median.

General Biology earnings compared with all majors at Kent State University at Kent

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for General Biology graduates from Kent State University at Kent is $25,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of General Biology graduates at Kent State University at Kent, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, General Biology graduates at Kent State University at Kent are 68% women (104) and 32% men (50).

General Biology Bachelor’s Program at Kent State University at Kent

Among the 145 bachelor’s general biology graduates at Kent State University at Kent, 69% were women (100) and 31% were men (45).

Kent State University at Kent gender breakdown of General Biology Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Kent State University at Kent.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 112
Hispanic / Latino 10
Black / African American 10
Asian 6
Two or More Races 1
International (Nonresident) 4
Unknown 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of General Biology majors at Kent State University at Kent

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 19% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Kent State University at Kent, below the national average of 47%.*

General Biology Master’s Program at Kent State University at Kent

Of the 9 master’s general biology graduates at Kent State University at Kent, 44% were women (4) and 56% were men (5).

Kent State University at Kent gender breakdown of General Biology Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology master’s degree recipients at Kent State University at Kent.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 5
Black / African American 1
Asian 1
Two or More Races 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of General Biology majors at Kent State University at Kent

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 44% of General Biology master’s degree recipients at Kent State University at Kent, higher than the national average of 41%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific General Biology Concentrations at Kent State University at Kent

The General Biology program at Kent State University at Kent offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Biology Studies 154

Best-Paid Careers for General Biology Graduates

Graduates of the General Biology program at Kent State University at Kent go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for General Biology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists $179,716
Natural Sciences Managers $132,227
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $111,314
Clinical Research Coordinators $110,931
Food Science Technicians $100,898
Biological Technicians $100,160
Molecular and Cellular Biologists $100,077
Life Scientists, All Other $97,541
Bioinformatics Scientists $92,484
Forensic Science Technicians $85,117

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