by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how WWU ranks among other schools offering degrees in medical prep.
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WWU is in the top 10% of the country for medical prep. More specifically it was ranked #15 out of 177 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Washington.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Washington University handed out 62 bachelor's degrees in health/medical prep programs. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 64 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of medical prep students who receive their bachelor's degree at WWU is $26,408. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $27,902 for all medical prep students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WWU, medical prep students borrow a median amount of $17,854 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all medical prep bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $26,000.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the medical prep program at WWU is $194 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the medical prep majors at Western Washington University.
Of the 62 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in medical prep from WWU in 2021, 26% were men and 74% 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, 76% 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 medical prep.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 47 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication Sciences | 80 |
| Nursing | 32 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 28 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 8 |
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