by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Western, WCSU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level. At its best it places at #12 out of 14 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Western, WCSU among the top schools in the country for general biology, coming in at #851 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 851 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Connecticut | 14 of 16 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the New England Region | 78 of 91 |
Here is each degree level granted in general biology at Western, WCSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 29 |
During the most recent reporting year, Western Connecticut State University handed out 29 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
Western, WCSU holds a strong position among schools offering general biology at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #12 out of 14 schools by College Factual.
General Biology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Western, WCSU earn a median of $39,551 a year. This is lower than $53,070, the median for all majors at Western, WCSU.
To complete a bachelor’s at Western, WCSU, general biology graduates take on a median debt of $27,000 in student loans. This is above $25,315, the typical median for all majors at Western, WCSU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,162 | $10,498 |
| Fees | $6,403 | $6,403 |
Learn more about Western, WCSU tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 28% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 72% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Western, WCSU are White. Roughly 55% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Connecticut State University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Western, WCSU granted 29 bachelor’s degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 72% to women and 28% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (55%).
