by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at WSU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #5 out of 11 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks WSU highly for general biology, ranked #567 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 567 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Kansas | 5 of 11 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Plains States Region | 60 of 115 |
The following degree levels are offered in general biology at WSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 68 |
| Master’s | 5 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Wichita State University conferred 68 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
WSU holds a strong position among schools offering general biology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #5 out of 11 schools by College Factual.
General Biology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from WSU earn a median of $41,782 a year. This is below $52,641, the median for all majors at WSU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at WSU, general biology graduates take on a median debt of $24,314 in student loans. This is higher than $24,307, the typical median for all majors at WSU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown 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 general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 65% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at WSU are White. Approximately 47% 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 general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 8 |
WSU conferred 68 bachelor’s completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 65% to women and 35% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (47%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at WSU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 5 |
