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. Also, learn how WSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at WSU was ranked #537 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #3 in Kansas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 532 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 537 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Wichita State University handed out 49 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 23% over the previous year when 64 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in biology from WSU. This makes it the #167 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,271 a year. This is higher than $32,337, which is the national median for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at WSU paid an average of $572 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $242 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,247 | $17,165 |
| Fees | $2,075 | $2,075 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,790 | $13,790 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,450 | $3,450 |
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Of the 49 biology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from WSU, about 47% were men and 53% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 59% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wichita State University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the WSU 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 WSU Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 11 biology majors earned their master's degree from WSU. Of these graduates, 27% were men and 73% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wichita State University with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Wichita State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 61 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.