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. In addition, we cover how Wazzu ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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Wazzu is in the top 10% of the country for biology. More specifically it was ranked #90 out of 901 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Washington.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 87 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 90 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Washington State University handed out 256 bachelor's degrees in general biology. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 16 students received their master’s degree in biology from Wazzu. This makes it the #97 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in biology in 2022, making the school the #113 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Wazzu is $36,290. 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 Wazzu, biology students borrow a median amount of $39,373 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,650 for all biology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at Wazzu is $386 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Wazzu paid an average of $1,382 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $578 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,976 | $27,052 |
| Fees | $2,021 | $2,021 |
| Books and Supplies | $762 | $762 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,131 | $13,131 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,642 | $3,642 |
Learn more about Wazzu tuition and fees.
The biology program at Wazzu awarded 256 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 36% of these degrees went to men with the other 64% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Wazzu are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 54% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington State University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 35 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 |
| White | 138 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 31 |
Online degrees for the Wazzu 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 Wazzu Online Learning page.
All of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in biology from Wazzu in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington State University with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Washington State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 114 |
| Zoology | 63 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 50 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 41 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 26 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.