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General Biology at University of Akron Main Campus

What traits are you looking for in a school for General Biology, take a look at what University of Akron Main Campus. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Akron Main Campus is in Akron, OH.

During the most recent reporting year, 111 general biology degrees were awarded at University of Akron Main Campus.

Online Class Availability at University of Akron Main Campus

Many students take online classes at University of Akron Main Campus. Among 13,332 students, 1,951 (15%) studied exclusively online and 5,794 (43%) took at least some classes online.

General Biology Rankings at University of Akron Main Campus

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Akron Main Campus’s General Biology program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Ohio	#5 of 41
Best Schools (Quality)	Ohio	#23 of 41
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#50 of 163
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#91 of 164
Best Value	Nationwide	#482 of 1,237
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#726 of 1,249

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Ohio	#5 of 41
Best Schools (Quality)	Ohio	#23 of 41
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#50 of 163
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#91 of 164
Best Value	Nationwide	#482 of 1,237
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#726 of 1,249

Earnings for General Biology Graduates from University of Akron Main Campus

Those who finish University of Akron Main Campus’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	$23,298
2 years	$34,704
3 years	$42,320
4 years	$49,762
5 years	$61,961

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, General Biology graduates from University of Akron Main Campus report median earnings of $49,762, compared with $55,692 for all University of Akron Main Campus graduates — about 11% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for General Biology graduates from University of Akron Main Campus is $21,750.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for General Biology graduates at University of Akron Main Campus, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, General Biology graduates at University of Akron Main Campus are 68% women (75) and 32% men (36).

General Biology Bachelor’s Program at University of Akron Main Campus

Of the 98 bachelor’s general biology graduates at University of Akron Main Campus, 64% were women (63) and 36% were men (35).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	74
Hispanic / Latino	4
Black / African American	6
Asian	10
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	2
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 21% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Akron Main Campus, lower than the national average of 47%.*

General Biology Master’s Program at University of Akron Main Campus

Among the 3 master’s general biology graduates at University of Akron Main Campus, 100% were women (3) and 0% were men (0).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	3

General Biology Doctoral Program at University of Akron Main Campus

Of the 2 doctoral general biology graduates at University of Akron Main Campus, 50% were women (1) and 50% were men (1).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology doctoral degree recipients at University of Akron Main Campus.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2

*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 University of Akron Main Campus

The General Biology program at University of Akron Main Campus breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Biology Studies	48
General Biomedical Sciences	63

Top-Paying Careers for General Biology Graduates

Graduates of the General Biology program at University of Akron Main Campus go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for General Biology majors, 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.