General Biology at Miami University-Oxford
If you plan to study General Biology, you may want to check out the program at Miami University-Oxford. Get started with the following essential facts.
Miami University-Oxford is in Oxford, OH.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 366 general biology degrees were awarded at Miami University-Oxford.
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Studying Online at Miami University-Oxford
Distance learning is available at Miami University-Oxford. Among 18,838 students, 983 (5%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,979 (32%) took at least some classes online.
General Biology Rankings at Miami University-Oxford
Use these rankings to compare Miami University-Oxford’s General Biology program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Ohio | #3 of 41 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #19 of 164 |
| Best Value | Ohio | #34 of 41 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #148 of 163 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #175 of 1,249 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1022 of 1,237 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Ohio | #3 of 41 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #19 of 164 |
| Best Value | Ohio | #34 of 41 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #148 of 163 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #175 of 1,249 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1022 of 1,237 |
Earnings for General Biology Graduates from Miami University-Oxford
Students who complete Miami University-Oxford’s General Biology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $37,018 |
| 2 years | $38,083 |
| 3 years | $41,231 |
| 4 years | $54,164 |
| 5 years | $63,989 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, General Biology graduates from Miami University-Oxford take home a median $54,164, compared with $62,041 for all Miami University-Oxford graduates — about 13% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for General Biology graduates from Miami University-Oxford is $25,368.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of General Biology graduates at Miami University-Oxford, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, General Biology graduates at Miami University-Oxford are 78% women (286) and 22% men (80).
General Biology Bachelor’s Program at Miami University-Oxford
Of the 168 bachelor’s general biology degrees awarded at Miami University-Oxford, 68% were women (114) and 32% were men (54).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Miami University-Oxford.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 136 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 6 |
| Black / African American | 7 |
| Asian | 5 |
| Two or More Races | 11 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
Minority students account for 17% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Miami University-Oxford, lower than the national average of 47%.*
General Biology Master’s Program at Miami University-Oxford
Among the 196 master’s general biology graduates at Miami University-Oxford, 87% were women (170) and 13% were men (26).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology master’s degree recipients at Miami University-Oxford.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 152 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 21 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 8 |
| Two or More Races | 7 |
| Unknown | 7 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 19% of General Biology master’s degree recipients at Miami University-Oxford, lower than the national average of 41%.*
General Biology Doctoral Program at Miami University-Oxford
Among the 2 doctoral general biology graduates at Miami University-Oxford, 100% were women (2) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology doctoral degree recipients at Miami University-Oxford.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
*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 Miami University-Oxford
The General Biology program at Miami University-Oxford includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology Studies | 364 |
| General Biomedical Sciences | 2 |
Top-Paying Careers for General Biology Graduates
Those who complete General Biology program at Miami University-Oxford go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-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 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.