Compare 37 Biology, General. programs in Ohio. Average earnings: $45,599.
With top graduates earning $83,827, Biology, General. stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $38K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige across Ohio's 37 ranked programs.
Ohio Dominican University's Biology, General. program leads with graduates earning $83,827, significantly outpacing the state average of $45,599. University of Mount Union follows at $61,157, while Mount St. Joseph University rounds out the top three at $60,308—demonstrating that smaller, focused programs can deliver exceptional outcomes regardless of overall institutional rankings.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Ohio Dominican UniversityPrivate | $83,827 | 13 | $26,000 | Excellent | $30,259 | Manageable |
| #2 | University Of Mount UnionPrivate | $61,157 | 30 | $27,000 | Good | $38,000 | High |
| #3 | Mount St. Joseph UniversityPrivate | $60,308 | 11 | $26,827 | Good | $27,644 | Challenging |
| #4 | $58,318 | 22 | $25,000 | Good | $24,155 | Challenging | |
| #5 | Baldwin Wallace UniversityPrivate | $57,681 | 36 | $27,000 | Good | $31,484 | Challenging |
| #6 | Walsh UniversityPrivate | $56,105 | 48 | $27,000 | Good | $26,359 | Challenging |
| #7 | Miami University-OxfordPublic | $55,517 | 140 | $23,000 | Good | $34,512 | High |
| #8 | University Of DaytonPrivate | $54,629 | 69 | $23,250 | Good | $43,810 | High |
| #9 | $52,338 | 78 | $22,750 | Good | $14,381 | Challenging | |
| #10 | $51,478 | 506 | $19,976 | Good | $25,868 | Challenging | |
| #11 | The University Of FindlayPrivate | $51,088 | 36 | $25,439 | Manageable | $30,702 | High |
| #12 | $50,674 | 221 | $21,250 | Good | $23,602 | Challenging | |
| #13 | Xavier UniversityPrivate | $50,643 | 65 | $23,250 | Good | $37,885 | High |
| #14 | $49,762 | 101 | $23,250 | Good | $22,000 | Challenging | |
| #15 | Denison UniversityPrivate | $48,727 | 56 | $26,000 | Manageable | $45,521 | High |
| #16 | $47,902 | 67 | $24,000 | Manageable | $31,458 | High | |
| #17 | Lake Erie CollegePrivate | $46,892 | 16 | $26,000 | Manageable | $26,022 | High |
| #18 | John Carroll UniversityPrivate | $46,794 | 63 | $26,000 | Manageable | $39,285 | High |
| #19 | $45,518 | 93 | $24,000 | Manageable | $16,900 | High | |
| #20 | Ashland UniversityPrivate | $45,472 | 23 | $25,000 | Manageable | $21,110 | High |
| #21 | Ohio Northern UniversityPrivate | $43,748 | 10 | $27,000 | Manageable | $32,246 | High |
| #22 | $43,348 | 134 | $24,500 | Manageable | $21,394 | High | |
| #23 | University Of ToledoPublic | $43,255 | 112 | $22,250 | Manageable | $19,243 | High |
| #24 | Muskingum UniversityPrivate | $42,899 | 10 | $25,369 | Manageable | $21,502 | High |
| #25 | Otterbein UniversityPrivate | $41,140 | 35 | $26,000 | Challenging | $39,500 | High |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
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