Biology Schools in Oregon
Oregon contains
20 schools that offer biology programs.
Reed College,
the highest-ranking biology school in OR, has a total student population of 1,481 and
is the
100th highest ranked school in America.
Of the 20 biology schools
in Oregon,
only 3 have a student population over 10k. After taking into account tuition, living expenses, and financial aid,
Lewis & Clark College comes out as the most expensive ($28,753/yr),
with Chemeketa Community College as the lowest recorded at only $5,817/yr.
Biology students from Oregon schools who go on to become
biologists,
marine biologists,
wildlife biologists,
molecular biologists, etc.
have a good chance at finding employment.
For example, there are 29,630 people working as
biological scientists alone in the US, and their average annual salary is
$69,430.
Also, Zoologists and wildlife biologists make on average $60,670 per year and there are about 17,460 of them employed in the US today.
In fact, in the Oregon alone, there are
1,380 employed zoologists and wildlife biologists earning an average yearly salary of
$63,080. Biological scientists in this state earn
$62,390/yr and there are 940 employed.
Also, within the biology schools
in Oregon, the average student population is 2,645 and average student-to-faculty ratio is
16 to 1. Aside from biology,
there are 2428 total
degree (or certificate) programs in the state, with 1,810 people on average applying for a school. Undergraduate tuition costs are normally around
$4,147, but can vary widely depending on the type
of school.
Biology Programs in Oregon
Reed College
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Levels offered:
Bachelors
Lewis & Clark College
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Levels offered:
Bachelors
Biology Teacher Education
Levels offered:
Masters
Willamette University
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Levels offered:
Bachelors
Linfield College
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Levels offered:
Bachelors
Warner Pacific College
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Levels offered:
Bachelors
Eastern Oregon University
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Levels offered:
Bachelors
University of Oregon
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Levels offered:
Bachelors, Masters, PhD
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
Levels offered:
Bachelors
University of Portland
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Levels offered:
Bachelors
George Fox University
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Levels offered:
Bachelors
Pacific University
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Levels offered:
Bachelors
Portland State University
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Levels offered:
Bachelors, Masters, PhD
Western Oregon University
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Levels offered:
Bachelors
Oregon Institute of Technology
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Levels offered:
Bachelors
Southern Oregon University
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Levels offered:
Bachelors, Masters
Concordia University
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Levels offered:
Bachelors
Treasure Valley Community College
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Levels offered:
Associates
Chemeketa Community College
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
Levels offered:
Associates
Linn-Benton Community College
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Levels offered:
Associates
Oregon Coast Community College
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
Levels offered:
Certificate, Associates
Oregon Interesting Facts
- Oregon's state flag pictures a beaver on its reverse side. It is the only state flag to carry two separate designs.
- Oregon has more ghost towns than any other state.
- The Columbia River gorge is considered by many to be the best place in the world for windsurfing.
- Crater Lake is the deepest lake in the United States and is formed in the remains of an ancient volcano.
- Oregon and New Jersey are the only states without self-serve gas stations.
Top National Parks in Oregon:
Famous State Residents:
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