by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Western. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level. It ranks as high as #7 out of 13 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Western as a strong choice for general biology, coming in at #763 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 763 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Colorado | 8 of 14 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 23 of 38 |
The table below lists every degree level available for general biology at Western, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 53 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Western Colorado University awarded 53 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
Western is a solid choice among schools offering general biology at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #7 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
General Biology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Western report a median salary of $44,090 a year. This is above $42,253, the median for all majors at Western.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Western, general biology students borrow a median amount of $23,973 in student loans. This is higher than $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 general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 55% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Western were White. Roughly 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 general biology.
| 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 |
Western granted 53 bachelor’s completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 55% to women and 45% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (72%).
