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, and more. We've also included details on how WWU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in neurobiology.
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The bachelor's program at WWU was ranked #160 on College Factual's Best Schools for neurobiology list. It is also ranked #3 in Washington.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Washington University handed out 36 bachelor's degrees in neurobiology & neurosciences. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 37 degrees were handed out.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WWU, neurobiology students borrow a median amount of $22,000 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all neurobiology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $22,750.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the neurobiology majors at Western Washington University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 36 neurobiology majors earned their bachelor's degree from WWU. Of these graduates, 28% were men and 72% 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, 75% 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 neurobiology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 70 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 57 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 32 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 20 |
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