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, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how UW - Eau Claire ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at UW - Eau Claire was ranked #212 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #5 in Wisconsin.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 211 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 212 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire handed out 120 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 9% over the previous year when 110 degrees were handed out.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UW - Eau Claire go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,507 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 UW - Eau Claire, biology students borrow a median amount of $11,958 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 UW - Eau Claire was $704 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $319 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,645 | $16,884 |
| Fees | $1,632 | $1,632 |
| Books and Supplies | $400 | $400 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,200 | $9,200 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,366 | $3,366 |
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The biology program at UW - Eau Claire awarded 120 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 33% of these degrees went to men with the other 68% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 84% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 101 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 5 |
UW - Eau Claire 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 UW - Eau Claire Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 24 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 8 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.