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 West Texas A&M University ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at West Texas A&M University was ranked #684 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #35 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 672 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 684 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, West Texas A&M University handed out 64 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 63 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in biology from West Texas A&M University. This makes it the #202 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at West Texas A&M University is $28,507. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,337 for all biology students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at West Texas A&M University paid an average of $549 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $437 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,372 | $8,267 |
| Fees | $2,729 | $2,729 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,449 | $9,449 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,854 | $4,854 |
Learn more about West Texas A&M University tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 64 biology majors earned their bachelor's degree from West Texas A&M University. Of these graduates, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Texas A&M University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
West Texas A&M University 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 West Texas A&M University Online Learning page.
Of the 5 students who earned a master's degree in General Biology from West Texas A&M University in 2021-2022, 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Texas A&M University with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at West Texas A&M University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Zoology | 17 |
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