by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Western. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #18 out of 37 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Western as a strong choice for biological & biomedical sciences, placing at #908 out of 1,342 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools | 908 of 1,342 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in North Carolina | 19 of 39 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 140 of 304 |
The following degree levels are offered in biological & biomedical sciences at Western, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 74 |
| Master’s | 12 |
The biological & biomedical sciences area of study at Western covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology, General | 86 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Western Carolina University conferred 74 bachelor’s degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.
Western is a solid choice among schools offering biological & biomedical sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #18 out of 37 schools by College Factual.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Western go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $43,110 a year. This is below $52,554, the median for all majors at Western.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Western, biological & biomedical sciences graduates take on a median debt of $26,037 in student loans. This is higher than $24,235, the typical median for all majors at Western.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,000 | $5,000 |
| Fees | $3,630 | $3,630 |
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Among recent graduates, 26% of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 74% went to women.
The largest share of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Western were White. Roughly 76% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Carolina University with a bachelor’s in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 56 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Graduate study is also available at Western. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 12 |
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