by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at WSSU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level. Its best result is a rank of #32 out of 36 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates WSSU as a strong choice for general biology, coming in at #1,149 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 1,149 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in North Carolina | 32 of 37 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Southeast Region | 234 of 294 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in general biology at WSSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 59 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Winston-Salem State University conferred 59 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
WSSU holds a strong position among schools offering general biology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #32 out of 36 schools by College Factual.
General Biology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from WSSU earn a median of $35,669 a year. This is lower than $51,539, the median for all majors at WSSU.
To complete a bachelor’s at WSSU, general biology graduates take on a median debt of $27,446 in student loans. This is below $27,653, the typical median for all majors at WSSU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,401 | $14,057 |
| Fees | $2,725 | $2,725 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 12% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at WSSU were Black or African American. Approximately 93% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Winston-Salem State University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 55 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
WSSU granted 59 bachelor’s completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 88% to women and 12% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Black or African American (93%).
