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 Whitworth ranks among other schools offering degrees in biological science.
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The bachelor's program at Whitworth was ranked #30 on College Factual's Best Schools for biological science list. It is also ranked #3 in Washington.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biological & Physical Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 19 |
| Best Biological & Physical Science Schools | 30 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Whitworth University handed out 55 bachelor's degrees in biological & physical science. This is an increase of 8% over the previous year when 51 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biological science students who receive their bachelor's degree at Whitworth is $34,703. This is higher than $34,380, which is the national median for all biological science bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Whitworth, biological science students borrow a median amount of $50,982 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,100 for all biological science majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biological science program at Whitworth is $700 per month.
Part-time undergraduates at Whitworth paid an average of $2,070 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $49,600 | $49,600 |
| Fees | $1,320 | $1,320 |
| Books and Supplies | $768 | $768 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,700 | $13,700 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,825 | $3,825 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 55 biological science majors earned their bachelor's degree from Whitworth. Of these graduates, 36% were men and 64% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Whitworth University with a bachelor's in biological science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Whitworth does not offer an online option for its biological science bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Whitworth Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biological science majors at Whitworth University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution | 2 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.