by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how CWU ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at CWU was ranked #278 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #5 in Washington.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Central Washington University handed out 67 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 8% over the previous year when 62 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 8 students received their master’s degree in biology from CWU. This makes it the #202 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at CWU is $28,926. This is higher than $27,253, which is the national median for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at CWU, biology students borrow a median amount of $25,790 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,375 for all biology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at CWU is $332 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Central Washington University.
The biology program at CWU awarded 67 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 37% of these degrees went to men with the other 63% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at CWU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 52% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Washington University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Of the 8 students who graduated with a Master’s in biology from CWU in 2021, 25% were men and 75% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at CWU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 63% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Washington University with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 25 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 23 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 21 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 1 |
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