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Best Online Biology Programs in Keizer, OR (2026)
Keizer, Oregon has 5 accredited schools offering biology programs. Keizer has a population of about 39,013. Median household income is $81,217 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 27.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Salem, OR metro area, the top-earning biology-related role is Medical Scientist at a median $117,550 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Biology Schools to Keizer
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer biology programs near Keizer, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Keizer city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Oregon schools on the Oregon biology page.
Biology Wages Near Keizer
Keizer is part of the Salem, OR metro area (BLS area code 41420). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Oregon statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Scientist | $117,550 | Salem, OR | $113,465 |
| Biological Technician | $52,190 | Salem, OR | $50,376 |
| Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist | $98,110 | Salem, OR | $94,701 |
| Soil and Plant Scientist | $93,620 | Salem, OR | $90,367 |
Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.
Keizer at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 39,013 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $81,217 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 27.1% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 103.6 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Keizer-Area Cities With Biology Programs
- Salem, OR – 5.5 mi away (256,175 pop)
- Woodburn, OR – 12.9 mi away (35,007 pop)
- McMinnville, OR – 16.5 mi away (41,998 pop)
- Newberg, OR – 21.3 mi away (28,516 pop)
- Wilsonville, OR – 24.6 mi away (23,768 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited biology schools are near Keizer, OR?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering biology programs near Keizer. The closest is Willamette University in Salem, OR (4.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is George Fox University (21.0 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying biology roles near Keizer?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying biology-related roles near Keizer are: Medical Scientist ($117,550), Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist ($98,110), Soil and Plant Scientist ($93,620). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Oregon statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Salem instead of Keizer?
Salem, OR is 5.5 miles from Keizer and has its own set of local biology programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Keizer an affordable place to study biology?
Keizer’s median household income of $81,217 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Keizer while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Oregon public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
How do I verify a program is accredited?
Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.
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Data verified: August 10, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.