Compare 9 Biology, General. programs in Oklahoma. Average earnings: $35,069.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Biology, General. tells a different story. Across 9 programs, earnings range from $23,649 to $50,073—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
East Central University's Biology program leads with graduates earning $50,073, significantly above the state average of $35,069. Northeastern State University follows at $47,339, and University of Central Oklahoma delivers $46,638. These outcomes reflect program-level excellence, not institutional prestige.
Highest program earnings: $50,073
Strong outcomes with 65.6% acceptance rate
8.8% payment burden | Good - payment 8-12% of discretionary
14.3% family burden | Manageable - payment 12-18% of discretionary
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | East Central UniversityPublic | $50,073 | 47 | $17,671 | Good | $9,573 | Manageable |
| #2 | $47,339 | 16 | $17,367 | Good | $11,366 | Manageable | |
| #3 | $46,638 | 122 | $21,000 | Good | $15,191 | Challenging | |
| #4 | $38,266 | 23 | $12,500 | Good | $8,178 | Challenging | |
| #5 | Oral Roberts UniversityPrivate | $29,582 | 29 | $27,000 | High | $28,450 | High |
| #6 | Rogers State UniversityPublic | $27,822 | 40 | $20,500 | High | $13,245 | High |
| #7 | $26,231 | 25 | $15,954 | High | $12,721 | High | |
| #8 | $26,025 | 84 | $20,500 | High | $38,513 | High | |
| #9 | Cameron UniversityPublic | $23,649 | 21 | $21,500 | High | $10,956 | 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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