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General Biology at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh

If you plan to study General Biology, you may want to check out the program at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh is in Oshkosh, WI.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 74 general biology graduations were recorded at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh.

Studying Online at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh

Many students take online classes at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. Among 12,953 students, 1,393 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,855 (30%) took at least some classes online.

General Biology Rankings at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh

Use these rankings to compare University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh’s General Biology program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Wisconsin	#6 of 26
Best Value	Wisconsin	#6 of 26
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#30 of 164
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#35 of 163
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#239 of 1,249
Best Value	Nationwide	#404 of 1,237

Earnings for General Biology Graduates from University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh

Graduates of University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh’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	$32,377
2 years	$31,996
3 years	$43,022
4 years	$56,168
5 years	$62,124

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, General Biology graduates from University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh take home a median $56,168, compared with $58,292 for all University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh graduates — about 4% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for General Biology graduates from University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh stands at $24,250.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of General Biology graduates at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, General Biology graduates at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh are 62% women (46) and 38% men (28).

General Biology Bachelor’s Program at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh

Among the 71 bachelor’s general biology degrees awarded at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, 63% were women (45) and 37% were men (26).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	63
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	2
Asian	2
Two or More Races	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 11% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, below the national average of 47%.*

General Biology Master’s Program at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh

Of the 3 master’s general biology graduates at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, 33% were women (1) and 67% were men (2).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
Hispanic / Latino	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of General Biology master’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, 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 Wisconsin-Oshkosh

This General Biology program at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Biology Studies	74

Top-Paying Careers for General Biology Graduates

Students who finish General Biology program at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh go on to a range of careers. 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.