Arizona State University - West BS in General Biology
The main focus area for this major is Biology Studies. For more details on this concentration, visit its profile page.
General Biology is a major offered under the biological and biomedical sciences program of study at Arizona State University - West. We’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the bachelor’s degree program in biology, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more.
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Rankings for the ASU - West BS in Biology
Each year, we produce a number of different types of college rankings to help students decide which school is the best fit for them. The bachelor's program at ASU - West was ranked #199 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #2 in Arizona.
Here are some of the other rankings for ASU - West.
How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Biology from ASU - West Cost?
ASU - West Undergraduate Tuition and Fees
During the 2018-2019 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at ASU - West paid an average of $1,140 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $727 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,175 | $27,360 |
| Fees | $628 | $628 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,171 | $1,171 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,914 | $11,914 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,430 | $3,430 |
Learn more about ASU - West tuition and fees.
ASU - West Biology BS Student Debt
One factor in determining the overall cost in a degree is to consider how much in student loans you’ll have to take out. Biology students who received their bachelor’s degree at ASU - West took out an average of $20,419 in student loans. That is 13% lower than the national average of $23,366.
How Much Can You Make With a BS in Biology From ASU - West?
The median early career salary of biology students who receive their bachelor’s degree from ASU - West is $28,300 per year. That is about the same as the national average of $27,753.
Does ASU - West Offer an Online BS in Biology?
ASU - West 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 ASU - West Online Learning page.
ASU - West Bachelor’s Student Diversity for Biology
Male-to-Female Ratio
About 53.2% of the students who received their BS in biology in 2018-2019 were women. This is less than the nationwide number of 64.9%.
Racial-Ethnic Diversity
Around 52.1% of biology bachelor’s degree recipients at ASU - West in 2018-2019 were awarded to racial-ethnic minorities*. This is higher than the nationwide number of 43%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 20 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 2 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 45 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
BS in Biology Focus Areas at ASU - West
General Biology students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology Studies | 94 |
Majors Related to a BS in Biology From ASU - West
You may also be interested in one of these majors related to general biology.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Pharmacology & Toxicology | 1 |
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References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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