by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how WWU ranks in comparison to other schools with biochemistry programs.
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The bachelor's program at WWU was ranked #135 on College Factual's Best Schools for biochemistry list. It is also ranked #3 in Washington.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Washington University handed out 32 bachelor's degrees in biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology. This is a decrease of 18% over the previous year when 39 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biochemistry students who receive their bachelor's degree at WWU is $34,529. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $30,485 for all biochemistry bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WWU, biochemistry students borrow a median amount of $20,942 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all biochemistry bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $22,331.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biochemistry majors at Western Washington University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 32 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in biochemistry from WWU. About 31% were men and 69% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WWU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 81% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Washington University with a bachelor's in biochemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 70 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 57 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 36 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 20 |
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