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The bachelor's program at WIU was ranked #386 on College Factual's Best Schools for biological & biomedical sciences list. It is also ranked #15 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 381 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools | 386 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Illinois University handed out 42 bachelor's degrees in biological & biomedical sciences. This is a decrease of 22% over the previous year when 54 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 19 students received their master’s degree in biological & biomedical sciences from WIU. This makes it the #209 most popular school for biological & biomedical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at WIU was $312 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,359 | $9,359 |
| Fees | $4,726 | $4,726 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,920 | $10,920 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,776 | $1,776 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 36% of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor's degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 69% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Illinois University with a bachelor's in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the WIU 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 WIU Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 25% of biological & biomedical sciences master's degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at WIU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 88% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Illinois University with a master's in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biological & biomedical sciences majors at Western Illinois 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 | 50 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 64 |
| Physical Sciences | 36 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 34 |
| Engineering Technologies | 29 |
| Engineering | 20 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.