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. In addition, we cover how Western Oregon State College ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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The bachelor's program at Western Oregon State College was ranked #534 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #9 in Oregon.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Oregon University handed out 29 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 28 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Western Oregon State College is $26,493. This is less than $27,253, which is the national median of all biology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Western Oregon State College, biology students borrow a median amount of $27,342 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,375 for all biology majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Western Oregon University.
Of the 29 biology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Western Oregon State College, about 17% were men and 83% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 72% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Oregon University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
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