by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Western ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at Western was ranked #709 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #9 in Colorado.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 698 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 709 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Colorado University handed out 47 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 15% over the previous year when 41 degrees were handed out.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Western go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $29,881 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,337 for all biology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Western, biology students borrow a median amount of $39,441 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,650 for all biology majors across the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Western paid an average of $822 per credit hour in 2022-2023. 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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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 47 biology majors earned their bachelor's degree from Western. Of these graduates, 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 biology.
| 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 biology 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Western Colorado University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 11 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 11 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.