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The bachelor's program at WKU was ranked #412 on College Factual's Best Schools for biological & biomedical sciences list. It is also ranked #4 in Kentucky.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Kentucky University handed out 115 bachelor's degrees in biological & biomedical sciences. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 129 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 12 students received their master’s degree in biological & biomedical sciences from WKU. This makes it the #286 most popular school for biological & biomedical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at WKU paid an average of $1,125 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $477 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,436 | $27,000 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,043 | $12,043 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,409 | $2,409 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 115 biological & biomedical sciences majors earned their bachelor's degree from WKU. Of these graduates, 38% were men and 62% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WKU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 82% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Kentucky University with a bachelor's in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 94 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Online degrees for the WKU 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 WKU Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 12 students graduated with a master's degree in biological & biomedical sciences from WKU. About 25% were men and 75% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Kentucky 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 | 10 |
| 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 Kentucky 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 | 120 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 10 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 7 |
| Genetics | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 91 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 78 |
| Physical Sciences | 63 |
| Engineering Technologies | 44 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 32 |
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