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 WCU ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at WCU was ranked #462 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #11 in North Carolina.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Carolina University handed out 97 bachelor's degrees in general biology. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 5 students received their master’s degree in biology from WCU. This makes it the #264 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WCU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $24,606 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $27,253 for all biology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WCU, biology students borrow a median amount of $26,037 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,375 for all biology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at WCU is $267 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Western Carolina University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 97 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in biology from WCU. About 34% were men and 66% 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 Western Carolina University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 73 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Of the 5 students who graduated with a Master’s in biology from WCU in 2021, 20% were men and 80% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at WCU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Carolina University with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
