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. We've also included details on how WCUPA ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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The bachelor's program at WCUPA was ranked #229 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #14 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, West Chester University of Pennsylvania handed out 134 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 30% over the previous year when 103 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 9 students received their master’s degree in biology from WCUPA. This makes it the #181 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 WCUPA is $30,458. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $27,253 for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at West Chester University of Pennsylvania.
The biology program at WCUPA awarded 134 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 29% of these degrees went to men with the other 71% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WCUPA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 73% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Chester University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 98 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 12 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 students earned a master's degree in biology from WCUPA. About 89% of these graduates were women and the other 11% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Chester University of Pennsylvania with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 3 |
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