General Biology at Ohio State University-Main Campus
If you are interested in studying General Biology, you may want to check out the program at Ohio State University-Main Campus. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Ohio State University-Main Campus is in Columbus, OH.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 541 general biology degrees were awarded at Ohio State University-Main Campus.
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Studying Online at Ohio State University-Main Campus
Online coursework is an option at Ohio State University-Main Campus. Among 61,443 students, 3,975 (6%) studied exclusively online and 34,956 (57%) took at least some classes online.
General Biology Rankings at Ohio State University-Main Campus
Rankings can help you compare Ohio State University-Main Campus’s General Biology program against other schools offering the same major.
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Ohio | #1 of 41 |
| Best Value | Ohio | #8 of 41 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #12 of 164 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #62 of 163 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #109 of 1,249 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #547 of 1,237 |
Earnings for General Biology Graduates from Ohio State University-Main Campus
Graduates of Ohio State University-Main Campus’s General Biology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $27,470 |
| 2 years | $30,092 |
| 3 years | $40,212 |
| 4 years | $51,478 |
| 5 years | $67,156 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, General Biology graduates from Ohio State University-Main Campus report median earnings of $51,478, compared with $70,261 for all Ohio State University-Main Campus graduates — about 27% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for General Biology graduates from Ohio State University-Main Campus stands at $23,362.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of General Biology graduates at Ohio State University-Main Campus, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, General Biology graduates at Ohio State University-Main Campus are 62% women (335) and 38% men (206).
General Biology Bachelor’s Program at Ohio State University-Main Campus
Of the 511 bachelor’s general biology graduates at Ohio State University-Main Campus, 63% were women (321) and 37% were men (190).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Ohio State University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 300 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 33 |
| Black / African American | 53 |
| Asian | 73 |
| Two or More Races | 33 |
| International (Nonresident) | 12 |
| Unknown | 7 |
Minority students account for 38% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Ohio State University-Main Campus, lower than the national average of 47%.*
General Biology Doctoral Program at Ohio State University-Main Campus
Of the 30 doctoral general biology degrees awarded at Ohio State University-Main Campus, 47% were women (14) and 53% were men (16).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology doctoral degree recipients at Ohio State University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 18 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 30% of General Biology doctoral degree recipients at Ohio State University-Main Campus, above the national average of 26%.*
*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 Ohio State University-Main Campus
The General Biology program at Ohio State University-Main Campus offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology Studies | 490 |
| General Biomedical Sciences | 51 |
Top-Paying Careers for General Biology Graduates
Those who complete General Biology program at Ohio State University-Main Campus pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid 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.