Below are the key facts about this program at CWRU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #9 out of 38 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, CWRU highly for general biology, placing at #371 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 371 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Ohio | 9 of 40 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 45 of 164 |
Here is each degree level offered in general biology at CWRU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 130 |
| Master’s | 8 |
| Doctoral | 2 |
During the most recent reporting year, Case Western Reserve University conferred 130 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
CWRU is in the top 10% of the country for general biology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #9 out of 38 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Ohio | 9 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 44 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 344 |
General Biology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from CWRU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $47,902 a year. This is below $85,275, the median for all majors at CWRU.
To complete a bachelor’s at CWRU, general biology students accumulate a median of $23,666 in student loans. This is lower than $25,106, the typical median for all majors at CWRU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $54,020 | $66,020 |
| Fees | $588 | $588 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 43% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at CWRU were Asian. Approximately 52% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Case Western Reserve University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 67 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 7 |
CWRU granted 130 bachelor’s completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 57% to women and 43% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Asian (52%).
Graduate study is also available at CWRU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 8 |
| Doctoral Degrees in General Biology | 2 |