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. Also, learn how West Texas A&M University ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at West Texas A&M University was ranked #471 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #26 in Texas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, West Texas A&M University handed out 63 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 28% over the previous year when 87 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 8 students received their master’s degree in biology from West Texas A&M University. 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 West Texas A&M University is $29,492. 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at West Texas A&M University, biology students borrow a median amount of $23,125 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all biology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,375.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at West Texas A&M University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 63 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in biology from West Texas A&M University. About 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at West Texas A&M University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 59% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Texas A&M University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
The biology program at West Texas A&M University awarded 8 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 38% of these degrees went to men with the other 63% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at West Texas A&M University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Texas A&M University with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Zoology | 15 |
| Biotechnology | 3 |
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