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 biology programs.
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The bachelor's program at WWU was ranked #368 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #6 in Washington.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools | 116 |
| Best General Biology Graduate Degree Schools | 144 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 362 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 368 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Washington University handed out 63 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 7% over the previous year when 59 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 11 students received their master’s degree in biology from WWU. This makes it the #147 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WWU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $33,871 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $32,337 for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WWU, biology students borrow a median amount of $36,582 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 WWU paid an average of $885 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $267 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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 |
Learn more about WWU tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 63 biology majors earned their bachelor's degree from WWU. Of these graduates, 17% were men and 83% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 73% 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 biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 46 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Online degrees for the WWU 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.
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of biology master's degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 88% 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 master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Western Washington University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 42 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 31 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 29 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 18 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.