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. We've also included details on how Widener ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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The bachelor's program at Widener was ranked #446 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #32 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 438 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 446 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Widener University handed out 31 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 29% over the previous year when 24 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Widener is $35,142. 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.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Widener paid an average of $1,753 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $52,598 | $52,598 |
| Fees | $1,040 | $1,040 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,408 | $1,408 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,530 | $15,530 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,890 | $1,890 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 31 biology majors earned their bachelor's degree from Widener. Of these graduates, 42% were men and 58% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Widener University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Widener does not offer an online option for its biology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Widener Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Widener University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.