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Best Online Biology Programs in Lake Oswego, OR (2026)
Lake Oswego, Oregon has 5 accredited schools offering biology programs. Lake Oswego has a population of about 40,367. Median household income is $140,441 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 75.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area, the top-earning biology-related role is Medical Scientist at a median $112,640 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Biology Schools to Lake Oswego
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer biology programs near Lake Oswego, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Lake Oswego 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 Lake Oswego
Lake Oswego is part of the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area (BLS area code 38900). 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 | $112,640 | Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $106,869 |
| Biological Technician | $57,200 | Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $54,269 |
| Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist | $89,880 | Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $85,275 |
| Soil and Plant Scientist | $94,940 | Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $90,076 |
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.
Lake Oswego at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 40,367 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $140,441 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 75.1% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 105.4 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Lake Oswego-Area Cities With Biology Programs
- Tigard, OR – 4.1 mi away (51,902 pop)
- West Linn, OR – 4.3 mi away (26,859 pop)
- Tualatin, OR – 4.4 mi away (27,545 pop)
- Milwaukie, OR – 4.4 mi away (20,929 pop)
- Oregon City, OR – 7.1 mi away (36,286 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited biology schools are near Lake Oswego, OR?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering biology programs near Lake Oswego. The closest is Lewis & Clark College in Portland, OR (2.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Clackamas Community College (8.7 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying biology roles near Lake Oswego?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying biology-related roles near Lake Oswego are: Medical Scientist ($112,640), Soil and Plant Scientist ($94,940), Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist ($89,880). 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 Tigard instead of Lake Oswego?
Tigard, OR is 4.1 miles from Lake Oswego 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 Lake Oswego an affordable place to study biology?
Lake Oswego’s median household income of $140,441 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Lake Oswego 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.