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 WestConn ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at WestConn was ranked #568 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #12 in Connecticut.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 559 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 568 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Connecticut State University handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 44% over the previous year when 43 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at WestConn is $37,787. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $32,337 for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
Part-time undergraduates at WestConn paid an average of $709 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,664 | $9,996 |
| Fees | $6,099 | $6,099 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,131 | $15,131 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,358 | $1,358 |
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Of the 24 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General Biology from WestConn in 2021-2022, 42% were men and 58% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WestConn are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Connecticut State University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
WestConn 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 WestConn Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Western Connecticut State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 3 |
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