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General Biology at Northwestern College

14 Bachelor's Degrees
The General Biology major is part of the biological & biomedical sciences program at Northwestern College.

We'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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General Biology Degrees Available at NWC

NWC Biology Rankings

The biology major at NWC is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for General Biology. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.

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.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Biology from NWC Cost?

$35,300 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

NWC Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

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

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NWC General Biology Bachelor’s Program Diversity

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.

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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.

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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

Does NWC Offer an Online BS in Biology?

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.

Biology Student Diversity at NWC

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

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