by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Western. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #18 out of 36 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Western as a strong choice for general biology, ranked #853 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 853 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in North Carolina | 18 of 37 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Southeast Region | 140 of 294 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in general biology at Western, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 74 |
| Master’s | 12 |
During the most recent reporting year, Western Carolina University awarded 74 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
Western is a solid choice among schools offering general biology at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #18 out of 36 schools by College Factual.
General Biology students who finish a bachelor’s at 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.
To complete a bachelor’s at Western, general biology 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 general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 74% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Western 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 Western Carolina University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| 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 |
Western granted 74 bachelor’s completions in biology/biological sciences, general recently — 74% to women and 26% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (76%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Western. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 12 |
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