by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at West Virginia University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 9 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks West Virginia University among the top schools in the country for general biology, coming in at #466 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 466 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in West Virginia | 1 of 9 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Southeast Region | 67 of 294 |
Here is each degree level granted in general biology at West Virginia University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 124 |
| Master’s | 8 |
| Doctoral | 5 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, West Virginia University awarded 124 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
West Virginia University is among the very best schools in the country for general biology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
General Biology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from West Virginia University earn a median of $40,544 a year. This is below $61,939, the median for all majors at West Virginia University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at West Virginia University, general biology students borrow a median amount of $23,090 in student loans. This is lower than $23,844, the typical median for all majors at West Virginia University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,976 | $28,608 |
Learn more about West Virginia University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 27% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 73% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at West Virginia University are White. Approximately 76% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 94 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 8 |
West Virginia University conferred 124 bachelor’s degrees in biology/biological sciences, general recently — 73% to women and 27% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (76%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at West Virginia University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 8 |
| Doctoral Degrees in General Biology | 5 |
