by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how WWU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in neurobiology.
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The bachelor's program at WWU was ranked #133 on College Factual's Best Schools for neurobiology list. It is also ranked #3 in Washington.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Neurobiology & Neurosciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 124 |
| Best Neurobiology & Neurosciences Schools | 133 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Washington University handed out 31 bachelor's degrees in neurobiology & neurosciences. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 36 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of neurobiology students who receive their bachelor's degree at WWU is $39,011. This is higher than $31,687, which is the national median for all neurobiology bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at WWU was $885 per credit hour for out-of-state students. 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 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 31 neurobiology majors earned their bachelor's degree from WWU. Of these graduates, 23% were men and 77% 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, 74% 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 neurobiology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
WWU does not offer an online option for its neurobiology 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 neurobiology majors at Western Washington University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 71 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 42 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 29 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 18 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.