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General Biology at University of Central Oklahoma

If you are interested in studying General Biology, you may want to check out the program at University of Central Oklahoma. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Central Oklahoma is located in Edmond, OK.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 103 general biology graduations were recorded at University of Central Oklahoma.

Studying Online at University of Central Oklahoma

Distance learning is available at University of Central Oklahoma. Among 12,554 students, 1,754 (14%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,328 (42%) took at least some classes online.

General Biology Rankings at University of Central Oklahoma

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Central Oklahoma’s General Biology program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Oklahoma	#4 of 20
Best Value	Oklahoma	#17 of 20
Best Schools (Quality)	Southwest (Region)	#49 of 120
Best Value	Southwest (Region)	#86 of 116
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#585 of 1,249
Best Value	Nationwide	#684 of 1,237

Earnings for General Biology Graduates from University of Central Oklahoma

Students who complete University of Central Oklahoma’s General Biology program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$28,421
2 years	$29,250
3 years	$36,709
4 years	$46,638
5 years	$56,140

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, General Biology graduates from University of Central Oklahoma earn a median of $46,638, compared with $50,729 for all University of Central Oklahoma graduates — about 8% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for General Biology graduates from University of Central Oklahoma is $21,437.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of General Biology graduates at University of Central Oklahoma, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, General Biology graduates at University of Central Oklahoma are 67% women (69) and 33% men (34).

General Biology Bachelor’s Program at University of Central Oklahoma

Of the 97 bachelor’s general biology degrees awarded at University of Central Oklahoma, 66% were women (64) and 34% were men (33).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	50
Hispanic / Latino	20
Black / African American	6
Asian	6
Two or More Races	10
International (Nonresident)	2
Unknown	3

Minority students account for 43% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Central Oklahoma, lower than the national average of 47%.*

General Biology Master’s Program at University of Central Oklahoma

Among the 6 master’s general biology degrees awarded at University of Central Oklahoma, 83% were women (5) and 17% were men (1).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	5
Two or More Races	1

Minority students account for 17% of General Biology master’s degree recipients at University of Central Oklahoma, lower 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 University of Central Oklahoma

The General Biology program at University of Central Oklahoma breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Biology Studies	48
General Biomedical Sciences	55

Highest-Paying Careers for General Biology Graduates

Students who finish General Biology program at University of Central Oklahoma pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-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.