by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how EWU ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at EWU was ranked #309 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #4 in Washington.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 307 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 309 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Eastern Washington University handed out 114 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 126 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 13 students received their master’s degree in biology from EWU. This makes it the #121 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from EWU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $33,793 a year. This is higher than $32,337, which is the national median for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at EWU, biology students borrow a median amount of $21,942 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all biology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $27,650.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at EWU was $828 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $243 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,294 | $24,833 |
| Fees | $1,059 | $1,059 |
| Books and Supplies | $798 | $798 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,880 | $14,880 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,867 | $3,867 |
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The biology program at EWU awarded 114 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 42% of these degrees went to men with the other 58% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at EWU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 68% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Washington University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 77 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 16 |
Online degrees for the EWU 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 EWU Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 36% of biology master's degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 91% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Washington University with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Eastern Washington University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 101 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 1 |
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