by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Washington State University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #5 out of 16 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Washington State University as a strong choice for general biology, coming in at #233 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 233 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Washington | 5 of 23 |
The following degree levels are offered in general biology at Washington State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 236 |
| Master’s | 3 |
| Doctoral | 6 |
During the most recent reporting year, Washington State University handed out 236 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
Washington State University is in the top 10% of the country for general biology at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #5 out of 16 schools by College Factual.
General Biology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Washington State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $43,627 a year. This is below $70,460, the median for all majors at Washington State University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Washington State University, general biology students accumulate a median of $21,500 in student loans. This is lower than $21,877, the typical median for all majors at Washington State University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,457 | $27,864 |
| Fees | $2,086 | $2,086 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 31% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Washington State University are White. Approximately 58% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington State University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 28 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 |
| White | 138 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 22 |
Washington State University granted 236 bachelor’s completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 69% to women and 31% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (58%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Washington State University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 3 |
| Doctoral Degrees in General Biology | 6 |
