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Cheapest Biology Colleges in Ohio

Ranked by lowest net price after financial aid. See our methodology.

Ohio University's regional campuses deliver Biology, General education at remarkably low net prices, with five locations charging between $4,503 and $6,483 annually. The Eastern Campus in Saint Clairsville leads at just $4,503, while the Southern Campus in Ironton follows at $5,328. These figures contrast sharply with the state's highest program cost of $16,544, creating a $12,041 gap between most and least expensive options. Biology graduates in Ohio find opportunities across the state's expanding healthcare sector, including positions at Cleveland Clinic and Ohio State Wexner Medical Center, where research and patient care roles align with undergraduate preparation. The state's 15 most affordable programs show graduation rates ranging from 12.1% to 52.9%, with earnings spanning $22,834 to $34,704 after completion. Public institutions dominate the list, though Antioch College breaks the pattern as a private nonprofit charging $6,602 net price despite a $37,143 sticker price.
50
Programs
$4,503 – $25,022
Net Price Range
$27,906
Avg. Program Earnings
47.4%
Avg. Graduation Rate

50 Biology, General Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $4,503 $6,178 20.0%
2 $5,328 $6,178 19.3%
3 $5,971 $6,178 17.7%
4 $6,133 $6,178 13.7%
5 $6,483 $6,178 12.1%
6 $6,602 $37,143 26.3% 83.0%
7 $7,349 $14,776 16.0% 45.1%
8 $11,310 $7,272 37.3%
9 $11,800 $9,212 25.7%
10 $11,877 $10,791 52.9% 80.6%
11 $12,458 $9,212 18.1%
12 $13,346 $7,278 21.6%
13 $13,824 $7,278 24.5%
14 $14,981 $12,799 48.2% 82.9%
15 $15,216 $11,188 45.9% 95.2%
16 $15,389 $9,622 43.0%
17 $15,709 $18,950 44.6% 46.2%
18 $16,065 $12,613 48.9% 85.3%
19 $16,135 $36,650 54.7% 54.4%
20 $16,544 $7,824 25.6% 88.8%
21 $17,430 $36,298 49.5% 96.3%
22 $17,460 $12,377 55.6% 92.2%
23 $18,027 $37,860 53.2% 85.1%
24 $18,292 $12,859 87.7% 52.7%
25 $18,372 $38,974 58.1% 82.9%
26 $19,470 $44,602 53.8% 93.9%
27 $19,476 $34,370 47.9% 52.4%
28 $19,614 $12,846 65.5% 88.0%
29 $20,004 $34,595 61.7% 72.5%
30 $20,088 $26,265 59.1% 93.1%
31 $20,204 $31,440 52.7% 86.4%
32 $20,413 $13,746 66.4% 86.5%
33 $20,477 $32,606 36.6% 78.5%
34 $20,918 $14,081 62.8% 78.7%
35 $21,296 $36,032 41.9% 54.1%
36 $21,596 $28,930 38.1% 60.4%
37 $21,619 $52,357 61.7% 52.2%
38 $21,662 $33,628 49.8% 71.4%
39 $21,812 $35,524 63.6% 85.3%
40 $21,994 $28,910 60.6% 71.8%
41 $22,140 $34,899 68.9% 83.7%
42 $22,539 $35,400 64.9% 75.8%
43 $22,872 $30,962 55.1% 88.1%
44 $22,881 $36,120 51.3% 77.6%
45 $23,156 $13,570 71.5% 86.2%
46 $23,585 $41,788 65.5% 72.2%
47 $23,722 $38,778 36.7% 62.9%
48 $23,731 $39,646 62.6% 86.0%
49 $23,987 $32,630 77.1% 66.7%
50 $25,022 $36,078 74.3% 64.9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the major price differences between Ohio biology programs?

Net prices range from $4,503 at Ohio University-Eastern to $16,544 at the most expensive program, a spread of $12,041. Regional campus models keep costs low through shared resources and focused curricula. Private institutions like Antioch College offset high sticker prices with substantial financial aid, reducing net costs to $6,602 despite charging $37,143 initially.

How do graduation rates correlate with program costs in Ohio?

The data reveals no clear correlation between price and graduation success. Ohio University-Chillicothe charges just $6,483 but graduates only 12.1% of students, while Youngstown State University costs $11,877 and achieves a 52.9% graduation rate. Kent State Stark balances both metrics with $11,310 net cost and 37.3% graduation rate.

Is the Ohio College Opportunity Grant making biology education more accessible?

State financial aid helps explain why public institutions dominate the affordable list, with 13 of 15 schools being public. Ohio University's five regional campuses all charge under $6,500 net price, suggesting effective state funding strategies. Even flagship campuses like Ohio State-Marion maintain reasonable $11,800 net costs for biology students.

Does location within Ohio affect biology program affordability?

Regional campuses in smaller cities consistently offer the lowest prices, with Saint Clairsville, Ironton, and Zanesville all under $6,000 annually. Larger metropolitan areas show higher costs, though Youngstown State University breaks this pattern at $11,877 despite serving a major city. Hamilton and Middletown, near Cincinnati, charge around $13,500 each.

What earning potential do these affordable Ohio biology programs provide?

Graduate earnings range from $22,834 to $34,704 among programs reporting data. The University of Akron leads at $34,704 despite charging $14,981 net price, while Youngstown State produces the lowest earners at $22,834 for $11,877 cost. Wright State graduates earn $31,890, providing solid returns on the $15,216 investment.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.