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General Biology at Youngstown State University

General Biology at Youngstown State University

If you plan to study General Biology, take a look at what Youngstown State University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Youngstown State University sits in Youngstown, OH.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 88 general biology degrees were awarded at Youngstown State University.

Online & Distance Learning at Youngstown State University

Distance learning is available at Youngstown State University. Of 12,204 students, 2,895 (24%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,816 (39%) took at least some classes online.

General Biology Rankings at Youngstown State University

Use these rankings to compare Youngstown State University’s General Biology program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Ohio #4 of 41
Best Schools (Quality) Ohio #6 of 41
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #12 of 163
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #35 of 164
Best Value Nationwide #219 of 1,237
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #280 of 1,249

Earnings for General Biology Graduates from Youngstown State University

Graduates of Youngstown State University’s General Biology program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for General Biology at Youngstown State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $24,769
2 years $22,834
3 years $40,516
4 years $45,518
5 years $62,060

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, General Biology graduates from Youngstown State University take home a median $45,518, compared with $54,942 for all Youngstown State University graduates — about 17% lower than the school-wide median.

General Biology earnings compared with all majors at Youngstown State University

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for General Biology graduates from Youngstown State University comes in at $19,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of General Biology graduates at Youngstown State University, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, General Biology graduates at Youngstown State University are 59% women (52) and 41% men (36).

General Biology Bachelor’s Program at Youngstown State University

Of the 84 bachelor’s general biology graduates at Youngstown State University, 58% were women (49) and 42% were men (35).

Youngstown State University gender breakdown of General Biology Bachelor's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 57
Hispanic / Latino 4
Black / African American 5
Asian 11
Two or More Races 2
International (Nonresident) 2
Unknown 3
Racial-ethnic diversity of General Biology majors at Youngstown State University

Minority students account for 26% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Youngstown State University, lower than the national average of 47%.*

General Biology Master’s Program at Youngstown State University

Of the 4 master’s general biology degrees awarded at Youngstown State University, 75% were women (3) and 25% were men (1).

Youngstown State University gender breakdown of General Biology Master's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 4
Racial-ethnic diversity of General Biology majors at Youngstown State University

*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 Youngstown State University

This General Biology program at Youngstown State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Biology Studies 88

Highest-Paying Careers for General Biology Graduates

Those who complete General Biology program at Youngstown State University work across a variety of fields. 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

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