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 biological science.
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The bachelor's program at WWU was ranked #21 on College Factual's Best Schools for biological science list. It is also ranked #1 in Washington.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Washington University handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in biological & physical science. This is an increase of 8% over the previous year when 25 degrees were handed out.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WWU, biological science students borrow a median amount of $19,574 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all biological science bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $26,513.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biological science majors at Western Washington University.
The biological science program at WWU awarded 27 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 22% of these degrees went to men with the other 78% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 85% of 2021 graduates were in 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 biological science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 103 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | 83 |
| Sustainability Science | 38 |
| Mathematics & Computer Science | 22 |
| Data Science | 13 |
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