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. In addition, we cover how USW ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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The biology major at USW 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, University of the Southwest handed out 2 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 87% over the previous year when 15 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in biology from USW. This makes it the #202 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at USW was $549 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,470 | $16,470 |
| Fees | $200 | $200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,000 | $8,000 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,000 | $3,000 |
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All of the 2 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in biology from USW in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of the Southwest with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
USW 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 USW Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 18 students graduated with a master's degree in biology from USW. About 22% were men and 78% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of the Southwest with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at University of the Southwest.
More about our data sources and methodologies.