by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in general biology at USW. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #3 out of 4 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, USW among the top schools in the country for general biology, coming in at #912 out of 1,273 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 912 of 1,273 |
| Best General Biology Schools in New Mexico | 6 of 9 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Southwest Region | 82 of 129 |
Here is each degree level granted in general biology at USW, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 3 |
| Master’s | 27 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of the Southwest handed out 27 master’s degrees in general biology.
USW is a solid choice among schools offering general biology at the master’s level. Its best result was #3 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in New Mexico | 3 |
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 23 |
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools | 170 |
Among recent graduates, 26% of general biology master’s degrees went to men and 74% went to women.
The majority of general biology master’s degree graduates at USW are White. About 48% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of the Southwest with a master’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
USW granted 27 master’s degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 74% to women and 26% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (48%).
Undergraduate study is also available at USW. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in General Biology | 3 |