Biology Studies at West Virginia University

We've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. We've also included details on how WVU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biological sciences.

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Biology Studies Degrees Available at WVU

WVU Biological Sciences Rankings

The bachelor's program at WVU was ranked #192 on College Factual's Best Schools for biological sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in West Virginia.

Ranking Type	Rank
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies (Income Over $110k)	19
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies (With Aid)	32
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies (Income $75-$110k)	37
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies (Income Over $110k)	39
Best Value Colleges for Biology Studies (Income Over $110k)	46
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies (Income Over $110k)	46
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies (Income $0-$30k)	47
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies (Income $30-$48k)	48
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies (Income $48-$75k)	52
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies	56
Highest Paid Doctor’s Degree Biology Studies Graduates	59
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies (Income $75-$110k)	62
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies (With Aid)	67
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies (Income $0-$30k)	82
Best Biology Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools	85
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies (Income $30-$48k)	87
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies (Income $48-$75k)	93
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies (With Aid)	96
Best Biology Studies Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	97
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies (Income $75-$110k)	100
Best Value Colleges for Biology Studies (With Aid)	104
Best Value Colleges for Biology Studies (Income $75-$110k)	104
Best Biology Studies Master’s Degree Schools	106
Best Biology Studies Graduate Degree Schools	115
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies (Income $30-$48k)	133
Best Value Colleges for Biology Studies (Income $30-$48k)	136
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies (Income $0-$30k)	142
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies (Income $48-$75k)	143
Best Value Colleges for Biology Studies (Income $0-$30k)	145
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Biology Studies	146
Best Value Colleges for Biology Studies (Income $48-$75k)	147
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies	154
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies	163
Highest Paid Master’s Degree Biology Studies Graduates	166
Best Value Colleges for Biology Studies	173
Best Biology Studies Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans	173
Best Biology Studies Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	174
Best Biology Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools	191
Best Biology Studies Schools	192
Best Biology Studies Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	291
Best Biology Studies Colleges for Veterans	297
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Biology Studies Graduates	514
Highest Paid Biology Studies Graduates	526

Popularity of Biological Sciences at WVU

During the 2020-2021 academic year, West Virginia University handed out 132 bachelor's degrees in biology studies. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 153 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 3 students received their master’s degree in biological sciences from WVU. This makes it the #256 most popular school for biological sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in biological sciences in 2021, making the school the #69 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

Biological Sciences Student Diversity at WVU

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biological sciences majors at West Virginia University.

WVU Biology Studies Bachelor’s Program

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 132 biological sciences majors earned their bachelor's degree from WVU. Of these graduates, 36% were men and 64% were women.

The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2021 graduates were in 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 biological sciences.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	5
Black or African American	5
Hispanic or Latino	6
White	99
Non-Resident Aliens	11
Other Races	6

WVU Biology Studies Master’s Program

The biological sciences program at WVU awarded 3 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 67% of these degrees went to men with the other 33% going to women.

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 Virginia University with a master's in biological sciences.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	0
Black or African American	0
Hispanic or Latino	0
White	3
Non-Resident Aliens	0
Other Races	0

Related Major	Annual Graduates
General Biomedical Sciences	3

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National Center for Education Statistics
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