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 Virginia University Tech ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at West Virginia University Tech was ranked #586 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #3 in West Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 577 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 586 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, West Virginia University Institute of Technology handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 20% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from West Virginia University Tech go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $25,086 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,337 for all biology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at West Virginia University Tech, biology students borrow a median amount of $42,879 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 West Virginia University Tech is $431 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at West Virginia University Tech paid an average of $953 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $396 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,064 | $20,160 |
| Books and Supplies | $950 | $950 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,020 | $13,020 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,170 | $3,170 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 33% of biology bachelor's degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at West Virginia University Tech are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 58% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University Institute of Technology with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Online degrees for the West Virginia University Tech 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 West Virginia University Tech Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at West Virginia University Institute of Technology.