by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Western Washington University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #4 out of 16 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Western Washington University as a strong choice for general biology, ranked #189 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 189 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Washington | 4 of 23 |
Here is each degree level granted in general biology at Western Washington University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 56 |
| Master’s | 7 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Western Washington University conferred 56 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
Western Washington University holds a strong position among schools offering general biology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #4 out of 16 schools by College Factual.
General Biology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Western Washington University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $45,746 a year. This is lower than $52,721, the median for all majors at Western Washington University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Western Washington University, general biology students borrow a median amount of $17,003 in student loans. This is lower than $20,258, the typical median for all majors at Western Washington University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,572 | $27,365 |
| Fees | $1,342 | $1,342 |
Learn more about Western Washington University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 32% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 68% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Western Washington University are White. Roughly 73% of graduates 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 general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 41 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Western Washington University conferred 56 bachelor’s completions in biology/biological sciences, general recently — 68% to women and 32% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (73%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Western Washington University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 7 |
