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 W&J ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at W&J was ranked #507 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #42 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 502 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 507 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Washington & Jefferson College handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 30% over the previous year when 10 degrees were handed out.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from W&J go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $29,926 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,337 for all biology students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at W&J paid an average of $767 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $27,605 | $27,605 |
| Fees | $580 | $580 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,910 | $13,910 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,200 | $1,200 |
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Of the 13 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in biology from W&J in 2022, 8% were men and 92% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at W&J are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 92% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington & Jefferson College with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the W&J 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 W&J Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Washington & Jefferson College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 12 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 8 |
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