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Biology Studies at Western Kentucky University

Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. Also, learn how WKU ranks among other schools offering degrees in biological sciences.

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• Available Degrees
• Rankings
• Student Demographics

Biology Studies Degrees Available at WKU

• Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences
• Graduate Certificates in Biological Sciences
• Master’s Degree in Biological Sciences

WKU Biological Sciences Rankings

The bachelor's program at WKU was ranked #413 on College Factual's Best Schools for biological sciences list. It is also ranked #3 in Kentucky.

Ranking Type	Rank
Best Value Graduate Certificate Colleges for Biology Studies	4
Best Biology Studies Graduate Certificate Schools	12
Best Biology Studies Graduate Certificate Colleges for Veterans	12
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies (Income Over $110k)	55
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies	86
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies (Income Over $110k)	89
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies (With Aid)	90
Best Value Colleges for Biology Studies (Income Over $110k)	91
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Biology Studies	91
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies (Income $75-$110k)	95
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies (With Aid)	154
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies (Income $75-$110k)	162
Best Value Colleges for Biology Studies (With Aid)	166
Best Biology Studies Master’s Degree Schools	166
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies (Income $0-$30k)	168
Best Value Colleges for Biology Studies (Income $75-$110k)	173
Best Biology Studies Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	175
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies (Income $48-$75k)	177
Best Biology Studies Graduate Degree Schools	185
Best Biology Studies Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans	186
Highest Paid Master’s Degree Biology Studies Graduates	226
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies (Income $30-$48k)	235
Best Biology Studies Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	282
Best Biology Studies Colleges for Veterans	288
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies (Income $0-$30k)	288
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies	299
Best Value Colleges for Biology Studies (Income $0-$30k)	304
Best Value Colleges for Biology Studies	304
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies (Income $48-$75k)	309
Best Value Colleges for Biology Studies (Income $48-$75k)	322
Best Biology Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools	396
Best Biology Studies Schools	413
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies (Income $30-$48k)	442
Best Value Colleges for Biology Studies (Income $30-$48k)	462
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Biology Studies Graduates	666
Highest Paid Biology Studies Graduates	678

Popularity of Biological Sciences at WKU

During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Kentucky University handed out 117 bachelor's degrees in biology studies. This is an increase of 15% over the previous year when 102 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 12 students received their master’s degree in biological sciences from WKU. This makes it the #80 most popular school for biological sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.

Biological Sciences Student Diversity at WKU

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

WKU Biology Studies Bachelor’s Program

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 117 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in biological sciences from WKU. About 40% were men and 60% were women.

The majority of the students with this major are white. About 87% of 2021 graduates were in this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Kentucky University with a bachelor's in biological sciences.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	4
Black or African American	2
Hispanic or Latino	1
White	102
Non-Resident Aliens	2
Other Races	6

WKU Biology Studies Master’s Program

Of the 12 students who graduated with a Master’s in biological sciences from WKU in 2021, 42% were men and 58% were women.

The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at WKU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 83% of students fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Kentucky 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	10
Non-Resident Aliens	1
Other Races	1

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By OPMaster under License

More about our data sources and methodologies.