Best Online Biology Programs in Klamath Falls, OR (2026)

Klamath Falls, Oregon has 2 accredited schools offering biology programs. Klamath Falls has a population of about 21,879. Median household income is $47,268 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Oregon, the top-earning biology-related role is Medical Scientist at a median $111,030 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Biology Schools to Klamath Falls

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer biology programs near Klamath Falls, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Klamath Falls city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Klamath Falls. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Oregon Institute of Technology

Klamath Falls, OR 2.7 miles from Klamath Falls BOC Score 61.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $72,273
Avg net price $15,706/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 31

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Oregon schools on the Oregon biology page.


Biology Wages Near Klamath Falls

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Oregon, statewide)
Medical Scientist$111,030
Biological Technician$52,190
Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist$85,150
Soil and Plant Scientist$85,150

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.


Klamath Falls at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population21,879Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$47,268Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+22.3%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited biology schools are near Klamath Falls, OR?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering biology programs near Klamath Falls. The closest is Oregon Institute of Technology in Klamath Falls, OR (2.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Southern Oregon University (47.2 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying biology roles in Oregon?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying biology-related roles in Oregon are: Medical Scientist ($111,030), Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist ($85,150), Soil and Plant Scientist ($85,150). Wages for Klamath Falls workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Ashland instead of Klamath Falls?

Ashland, OR is 47.3 miles from Klamath Falls 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 Klamath Falls an affordable place to study biology?

Klamath Falls’s median household income of $47,268 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Klamath Falls 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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Other Programs Available in Klamath Falls

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Data verified: July 30, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024โ€“2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.