by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how CWU ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at CWU was ranked #412 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #9 in Washington.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 405 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 412 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Central Washington University handed out 36 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 46% over the previous year when 67 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in biology from CWU. This makes it the #202 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from CWU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,401 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $32,337 for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at CWU, biology students borrow a median amount of $34,031 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,650 for all biology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at CWU is $332 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at CWU was $820 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $234 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,021 | $24,600 |
| Fees | $2,171 | $2,171 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,314 | $16,314 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,032 | $4,032 |
Learn more about CWU tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 36 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in biology from CWU. About 31% were men and 69% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Washington University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Online degrees for the CWU biology bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the CWU Online Learning page.
Of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in biology from CWU in 2022, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Washington University with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Central Washington University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 15 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 11 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.