by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how WKU ranks in comparison to other schools with genetics programs.
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The bachelor's program at WKU was ranked #64 on College Factual's Best Schools for genetics list. It is also ranked #1 in Kentucky.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Kentucky University handed out 2 bachelor's degrees in genetics.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the genetics majors at Western Kentucky University.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in genetics from WKU in 2021 were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WKU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% 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 bachelor's in genetics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 135 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 10 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 3 |
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