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, and more. In addition, we cover how WVSU ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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The biology major at WVSU 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, West Virginia State University handed out 9 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 25% over the previous year when 12 degrees were handed out.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at WVSU was $576 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $350 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,924 | $14,544 |
| Fees | $575 | $675 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,309 | $1,309 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,936 | $12,936 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,323 | $2,323 |
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The biology program at WVSU awarded 9 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 56% of these degrees went to men with the other 44% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia State University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
WVSU 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 WVSU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at West Virginia State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biotechnology | 3 |
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