Here is an overview of this program at WSU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #5 out of 12 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates WSU highly for biological & biomedical sciences, placing at #494 out of 1,342 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools | 494 of 1,342 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Kansas | 5 of 12 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Plains States Region | 49 of 124 |
The table below lists every degree level available for biological & biomedical sciences at WSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 130 |
| Master’s | 9 |
This biological & biomedical sciences field at WSU covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology, General | 73 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | 59 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 7 |
During the most recent reporting year, Wichita State University awarded 130 bachelor’s degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.
WSU holds a strong position among schools offering biological & biomedical sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #5 out of 12 schools by College Factual.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at WSU report a median salary of $41,782 a year. This is below $52,641, the median for all majors at WSU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at WSU, biological & biomedical sciences graduates take on a median debt of $22,407 in student loans. This is below $24,307, the typical median for all majors at WSU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,843 | $17,714 |
| Fees | $2,155 | $2,155 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 35% of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 65% went to women.
The largest share of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at WSU were White. Roughly 58% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wichita State University with a bachelor’s in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 76 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 13 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at WSU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 9 |