by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how WWU ranks among other schools offering degrees in cell biology.
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The bachelor's program at WWU was ranked #54 on College Factual's Best Schools for cell biology list. It is also ranked #2 in Washington.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 31 |
| Best Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences Schools | 54 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Washington University handed out 42 bachelor's degrees in cell biology & anatomical sciences. This is a decrease of 26% over the previous year when 57 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of cell biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at WWU is $39,225. This is higher than $35,393, which is the national median for all cell biology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WWU, cell biology students borrow a median amount of $38,614 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all cell biology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $43,494.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at WWU paid an average of $885 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $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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Of the 42 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences from WWU in 2021-2022, 21% were men and 79% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% of 2022 graduates were in 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 cell biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the WWU cell biology bachelor’s degree program are not available 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 cell biology majors at Western Washington University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 71 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 31 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 29 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 18 |
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