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General Biology Schools in Oregon

56 students earned Biology degrees in Oregon in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, General Biology is the 55th most popular major in the state out of a total 192 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Biology Majors in Oregon

Biology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 35
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 21
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 21
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 21

Gender Distribution

In Oregon, a biology major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of biology majors in Oregon is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.1%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.5%
  • White: 66.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 8.9%
  • Other Races: 5.4%
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Jobs for General Biology Grads in Oregon

14,750 people in the state and 1,333,410 in the nation are employed in jobs related to biology.

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Wages for General Biology Jobs in Oregon

A typical salary for a biology grad in the state is $72,640, compared to a typical salary of $89,150 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in Oregon that offer biology degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
21,752 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,702 after earning their degree at this institution. 69% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending UO will pay a net price of $18,047.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
32,312 Total Students

88% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate is 2.80% which is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $21,508.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
23,640 Total Students

A typical student attending Portland State University will pay a net price of $12,498. Most students complete their degree in 4.69 years. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

General Biology Careers in OR

Some of the careers biology majors go into include:

Job Title OR Job Growth OR Median Salary
Biological Science Professors 17% $85,900
Medical Scientists 15% $71,390
Natural Sciences Managers 11% $104,160
High School Teachers 9% $71,910
Life Scientists 6% $56,860
Biological Scientists 5% $67,350

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to biology.

Major Annual Graduates in OR
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 43
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 21
Microbiology Science & Immunology 13
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 11
Pharmacology & Toxicology 10
Botany/Plant Biology 9
Biochemistry & Biophysics 6
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 6

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