by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Wazzu ranks in comparison to other schools with biological science programs.
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The bachelor's program at Wazzu was ranked #27 on College Factual's Best Schools for biological science list. It is also ranked #2 in Washington.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Washington State University handed out 12 bachelor's degrees in biological & physical science. This is a decrease of 66% over the previous year when 35 degrees were handed out.
Biological Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Wazzu go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,602 a year. This is higher than $32,529, which is the national median for all biological science bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Wazzu, biological science students borrow a median amount of $19,500 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all biological science bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $26,513.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biological science majors at Washington State University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 biological science majors earned their bachelor's degree from Wazzu. Of these graduates, 25% were men and 75% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Wazzu are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students 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 biological science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computational Science | 19 |
| International Studies | 17 |
| Gerontology | 9 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | 2 |
| Human Biology | 2 |
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