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 WSSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at WSSU was ranked #785 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #24 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 772 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 785 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Winston - Salem State University handed out 68 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 80 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at WSSU is $30,719. This is less than $32,337, which is the national median of all biology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WSSU, biology students borrow a median amount of $16,980 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all biology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $27,650.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at WSSU is $182 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at WSSU was $586 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $142 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,401 | $14,057 |
| Fees | $3,334 | $3,334 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,690 | $1,690 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,484 | $11,484 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,492 | $3,492 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 68 biology majors earned their bachelor's degree from WSSU. Of these graduates, 4% were men and 96% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 82% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Winston - Salem State University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 56 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the WSSU 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 WSSU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Winston - Salem State University.
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