by our College Data Analytics TeamThe main focus area for this major is Biology Studies. For more details on this concentration, visit its profile page.
General Biology is a major offered under the biological and biomedical sciences program of study at Western Texas College. Here, you’ll find out more about the major associate degree program in biology, including such details as the number of graduates, ethnicity of students, related majors and concentrations, and more.
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During the 2019-2020 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Western Texas College paid an average of $137 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $105 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,150 | $4,110 |
| Fees | $1,050 | $1,050 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,559 | $1,559 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $5,510 | $5,510 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,310 | $3,310 |
Learn more about Western Texas College tuition and fees.
Online degrees for the Western Texas College biology associate degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Western Texas College Online Learning page.
Of the students who received their associate degree in biology in 2019-2020, all of them were women.
Around 50.0% of biology associate degree recipients at Western Texas College in 2019-2020 were awarded to racial-ethnic minorities*. This is lower than the nationwide number of 62%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
General Biology students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology Studies | 2 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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