by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. We've also included details on how NWC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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The bachelor's program at NWC was ranked #561 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #10 in Iowa.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 549 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 561 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northwestern College handed out 14 bachelor's degrees in general biology. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at NWC paid an average of $1,100 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $35,000 | $35,000 |
| Fees | $300 | $300 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,700 | $10,700 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,200 | $3,200 |
Learn more about NWC tuition and fees.
The biology program at NWC awarded 14 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 29% of these degrees went to men with the other 71% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern College with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
NWC does not offer an online option for its biology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the NWC Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Northwestern College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Genetics | 2 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 2 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.