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. Also, learn how WWU ranks among other schools offering degrees in cell biology.
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The bachelor's program at WWU was ranked #60 on College Factual's Best Schools for cell biology list. It is also ranked #2 in Washington.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Washington University handed out 57 bachelor's degrees in cell biology & anatomical sciences. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 62 degrees were handed out.
Cell Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WWU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $33,140 a year. This is higher than $29,218, which is the national median for all cell biology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WWU, cell biology students borrow a median amount of $19,500 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all cell biology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $21,250.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the cell biology majors at Western Washington University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 57 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in cell biology from WWU. About 40% were men and 60% 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, 68% 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 cell biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 70 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 36 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 32 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 20 |
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