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The bachelor's program at Western was ranked #693 on College Factual's Best Schools for biological & biomedical sciences list. It is also ranked #9 in Colorado.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 670 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools | 693 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Colorado University handed out 47 bachelor's degrees in biological & biomedical sciences. This is an increase of 15% over the previous year when 41 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in biological & biomedical sciences from Western. This makes it the #337 most popular school for biological & biomedical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Western was $822 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $413 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,128 | $19,728 |
| Fees | $3,955 | $3,955 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,350 | $1,350 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,442 | $10,442 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,276 | $3,276 |
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Of the 47 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Biological & Biomedical Sciences from Western in 2021-2022, 47% were men and 53% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Colorado University with a bachelor's in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Western does not offer an online option for its biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Western Online Learning page.
Of the 22 students who earned a master's degree in Biological & Biomedical Sciences from Western in 2021-2022, 41% were men and 59% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Western are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 95% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Colorado University with a master's in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biological & biomedical sciences majors at Western Colorado 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 | 47 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 11 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 11 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 54 |
| Physical Sciences | 17 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 12 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.