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The bachelor's program at WCU was ranked #384 on College Factual's Best Schools for biological & biomedical sciences list. It is also ranked #13 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 379 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools | 384 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Carolina University handed out 90 bachelor's degrees in biological & biomedical sciences. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 97 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in biological & biomedical sciences from WCU. This makes it the #423 most popular school for biological & biomedical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at WCU was $340 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $184 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,000 | $5,000 |
| Fees | $3,532 | $3,532 |
| Books and Supplies | $693 | $693 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,764 | $11,764 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,330 | $3,330 |
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The biological & biomedical sciences program at WCU awarded 90 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 32% of these degrees went to men with the other 68% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 77% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Carolina University with a bachelor's in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 69 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the WCU biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the WCU Online Learning page.
The biological & biomedical sciences program at WCU awarded 8 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 50% of these degrees went to men with the other 50% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at WCU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Carolina University with a master's in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biological & biomedical sciences majors at Western Carolina University.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 98 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering Technologies | 143 |
| Physical Sciences | 88 |
| Engineering | 79 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 55 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 22 |