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Best Online Biology Programs in Medford, OR (2026)
Medford, Oregon has 2 accredited schools offering biology programs. Medford has a population of about 85,794. Median household income is $70,497 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 29.5% 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 Medford
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer biology programs near Medford, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Medford 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 Medford
Medford is part of the Medford, OR metro area (BLS area code 32780). 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 | $111,030 | OR statewide | $109,497 |
| Biological Technician | $48,420 | Medford, OR | $47,751 |
| Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist | $83,780 | Medford, OR | $82,623 |
| Soil and Plant Scientist | $85,150 | OR statewide | $83,974 |
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.
Medford at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 85,794 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $70,497 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 29.5% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 101.4 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Medford-Area Cities With Biology Programs
- Ashland, OR – 12.9 mi away (21,639 pop)
- Grants Pass, OR – 25.3 mi away (55,265 pop)
- Klamath Falls, OR – 55.7 mi away (42,791 pop)
- Roseburg, OR – 66.2 mi away (44,176 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited biology schools are near Medford, OR?
Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering biology programs near Medford. The closest is Southern Oregon University in Ashland, OR (13.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Oregon Institute of Technology (54.9 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying biology roles near Medford?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying biology-related roles near Medford are: Medical Scientist ($111,030), Soil and Plant Scientist ($85,150), Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist ($83,780). 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 Ashland instead of Medford?
Ashland, OR is 12.9 miles from Medford 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 Medford an affordable place to study biology?
Medford’s median household income of $70,497 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Medford 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.