by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at EWU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #11 out of 16 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, EWU among the top schools in the country for general biology, coming in at #437 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 437 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Washington | 13 of 23 |
The following degree levels are available for general biology at EWU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 94 |
| Master’s | 18 |
During the most recent reporting year, Eastern Washington University conferred 94 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
EWU holds a strong position among schools offering general biology at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #11 out of 16 schools by College Factual.
General Biology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from EWU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $45,817 a year. This is below $55,679, the median for all majors at EWU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at EWU, general biology graduates take on a median debt of $21,666 in student loans. This is lower than $21,754, the typical median for all majors at EWU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,896 | $25,518 |
| Fees | $1,065 | $1,065 |
Find out more about EWU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 35% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 65% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at EWU are White. Approximately 59% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Washington University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 55 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 12 |
EWU conferred 94 bachelor’s degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 65% to women and 35% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (59%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at EWU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 18 |
