by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Willamette ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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The bachelor's program at Willamette was ranked #708 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #10 in Oregon.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 697 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 708 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Willamette University handed out 30 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 33 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Willamette is $25,100. This is less than $32,337, which is the national median of all biology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Part-time undergraduates at Willamette paid an average of $2,000 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 | $48,000 | $48,000 |
| Fees | $268 | $268 |
| Books and Supplies | $933 | $933 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,490 | $15,490 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,810 | $2,810 |
Learn more about Willamette tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of biology bachelor's degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Willamette are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 53% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Willamette University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Willamette 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 Willamette Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Willamette University.
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