Best Biology, General Schools in Ohio

Ohio has 43 colleges offering Biology, General programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 2,552 recent graduates. Graduates earn $28,214 on average within two years, roughly in line with the national average of $28,676.

Schools in OH

$28,214

OH Avg. Earnings

$28,676

National Avg.

981

Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Biology, General in Ohio

Public Schools (11)

$28,608

avg. 2yr earnings

Private Schools (27)

$27,549

avg. 2yr earnings

Public schools in Ohio produce comparable or higher early earnings for Biology, General graduates, often at lower cost — making them strong value options.

Biology, General Schools in Ohio, Ranked by Earnings

Ohio Dominican University

Columbus, OH · Private

$33,459

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 85.3%

Miami University-Hamilton

Hamilton, OH ·

$32,284

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $29,985

Graduates: 60

Acceptance: N/A

Miami University-Middletown

Middletown, OH ·

$32,284

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $29,985

Graduates: 60

Acceptance: N/A

Miami University-Oxford

Oxford, OH · Public

$32,284

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $29,985

Graduates: 60

Acceptance: 82.1%

John Carroll University

University Heights, OH · Private

$26,933

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $25,822

Graduates: 23

Acceptance: 81.1%

University of Dayton

Dayton, OH · Private

$27,823

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $23,411

Graduates: 38

Acceptance: 61.7%

Walsh University

North Canton, OH · Private

$24,808

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $21,788

Graduates: 16

Acceptance: 78.2%

Ohio State University-Lima Campus

Lima, OH ·

$30,092

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $27,470

Graduates: 288

Acceptance: N/A

Ohio State University-Marion Campus

Marion, OH ·

$30,092

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $27,470

Graduates: 288

Acceptance: N/A

#10

Ohio State University-Main Campus

Columbus, OH · Public

$30,092

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $27,470

Graduates: 288

Acceptance: 50.8%

#11

Wright State University-Main Campus

Dayton, OH · Public

$31,890

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $27,484

Graduates: 65

Acceptance: 95.2%

#12

Ashland University

Ashland, OH · Private

Franciscan University of Steubenville

Steubenville, OH · Private

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $30,272

Graduates: 32

Acceptance: 72.2%

#14

Capital University

Columbus, OH · Private

$27,618

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $25,749

Graduates: 40

Acceptance: 73.2%

#15

University of Mount Union

Alliance, OH · Private

$33,993

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $26,021

Graduates: 25

Acceptance: 80.1%

#16

Mount St. Joseph University

Cincinnati, OH · Private

University of Akron Main Campus

Akron, OH · Public

$34,704

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $23,298

Graduates: 58

Acceptance: 70.9%

#18

Mount Vernon Nazarene University

Mount Vernon, OH · Private

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $26,821

Graduates: 16

Acceptance: 84.3%

#19

Lake Erie College

Painesville, OH · Private

$21,508

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $24,593

Graduates: 21

Acceptance: 64.1%

#20

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus

Cincinnati, OH · Public

$32,186

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $32,063

Graduates: 171

Acceptance: 87.7%

#21

Baldwin Wallace University

Berea, OH · Private

$28,960

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $30,873

Graduates: 45

Acceptance: 76.8%

#22

Kent State University at Stark

North Canton, OH ·

$27,947

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $26,413

Graduates: 141

Acceptance: N/A

#23

Kent State University at Kent

Kent, OH · Public

$27,947

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $26,413

Graduates: 141

Acceptance: 86.7%

#24

Denison University

Granville, OH · Private

$25,194

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $28,030

Graduates: 35

Acceptance: 16.9%

#25

Xavier University

Cincinnati, OH · Private

$27,822

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $25,531

Graduates: 40

Acceptance: 87.7%

#26

Cleveland State University

Cleveland, OH · Public

$25,194

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $29,683

Graduates: 83

Acceptance: 95.5%

#27

Case Western Reserve University

Cleveland, OH · Private

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $20,114

Graduates: 47

Acceptance: 28.7%

#28

Wittenberg University

Springfield, OH · Private

$21,052

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $21,661

Graduates: 18

Acceptance: 91.0%

#29

Hiram College

Hiram, OH · Private

$25,525

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $27,275

Graduates: 18

Acceptance: 93.4%

#30

Youngstown State University

Youngstown, OH · Public

$22,834

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $24,769

Graduates: 56

Acceptance: 80.3%

#31

The University of Findlay

Findlay, OH · Private

$23,340

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $21,681

Graduates: 27

Acceptance: 86.3%

#32

University of Toledo

Toledo, OH · Public

$23,649

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $18,220

Graduates: 72

Acceptance: 94.8%

#33

Muskingum University

New Concord, OH · Private

$28,236

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $28,682

Graduates: 22

Acceptance: 81.7%

#34

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus

Bowling Green, OH · Public

$26,430

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $27,176

Graduates: 137

Acceptance: 80.6%

#35

Oberlin College

Oberlin, OH · Private

$23,456

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $28,688

Graduates: 39

Acceptance: 33.0%

#36

Otterbein University

Westerville, OH · Private

Malone University

Canton, OH · Private

$28,443

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $22,977

Graduates: 21

Acceptance: 75.6%

#38

Ohio Northern University

Ada, OH · Private

$32,925

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $30,524

Graduates: 17

Acceptance: 73.4%

#39

Notre Dame College

Cleveland, OH · Private

Lourdes University

Sylvania, OH · Private

Kenyon College

Gambier, OH · Private

Central State University

Wilberforce, OH · Public

$27,476

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $22,189

Graduates: 17

Acceptance: 46.0%

#43

The College of Wooster

Wooster, OH · Private

$26,933

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $23,648

Graduates: 27

Acceptance: 54.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Biology, General in Ohio?

Ohio Dominican University ranks #1 for Biology, General in Ohio with median graduate earnings of $33,459 within two years of graduation. There are 43 schools offering Biology, General programs in the state.

How much do Biology, General graduates earn in Ohio?

Biology, General graduates in Ohio earn an average of $28,214 within two years of graduation. This is 2% below the national average of $28,676 for this major.

What is the hardest Biology, General school to get into in Ohio?

Denison University is the most selective Biology, General program in Ohio with an acceptance rate of 16.9%. The average acceptance rate across Biology, General programs in the state is 72.5%.

Should I attend a public or private school for Biology, General in Ohio?

In Ohio, private Biology, General programs produce average earnings of $27,549 vs $28,608 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 11 public and 27 private options in the state.

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release.