by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Western. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #10 out of 16 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Western highly for biological & biomedical sciences, placing at #775 out of 1,342 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools | 775 of 1,342 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Colorado | 10 of 18 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 26 of 45 |
The table below lists every degree level available for biological & biomedical sciences at Western, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 53 |
| Master’s | 20 |
This biological & biomedical sciences field at Western includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology, General | 53 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | 12 |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | 8 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Western Colorado University conferred 53 bachelor’s degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.
Western is a solid choice among schools offering biological & biomedical sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #10 out of 16 schools by College Factual.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at Western report a median salary of $44,090 a year. This is higher than $42,253, the median for all majors at Western.
To complete a bachelor’s at Western, biological & biomedical sciences graduates take on a median debt of $23,973 in student loans. This is above $23,455, the typical median for all majors at Western.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,816 | $20,424 |
| Fees | $4,010 | $4,010 |
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Among recent graduates, 45% of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 55% went to women.
The largest share of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Western are White. About 72% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Colorado University with a bachelor’s in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Western. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 20 |
