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. In addition, we cover how WWU ranks in comparison to other schools with biochemistry programs.
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The bachelor's program at WWU was ranked #182 on College Factual's Best Schools for biochemistry list. It is also ranked #6 in Washington.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 168 |
| Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Schools | 182 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Washington University handed out 29 bachelor's degrees in biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 32 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biochemistry students who receive their bachelor's degree at WWU is $42,025. This is higher than $38,243, which is the national median for all biochemistry bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at WWU paid an average of $885 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $267 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,997 | $26,564 |
| Fees | $1,289 | $1,289 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,176 | $1,176 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,915 | $14,915 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,590 | $4,590 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 29 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in biochemistry from WWU. About 48% were men and 52% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WWU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 62% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Washington University with a bachelor's in biochemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
WWU does not offer an online option for its biochemistry bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the WWU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biochemistry majors at Western Washington University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 71 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 42 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 31 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 18 |
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