by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in general biology at West Virginia University. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks West Virginia University among the top schools in the country for general biology, coming in at #460 out of 1,273 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 460 of 1,273 |
| Best General Biology Schools in West Virginia | 1 of 9 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Southeast Region | 67 of 296 |
Here is each degree level granted in general biology at West Virginia University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 124 |
| Master’s | 8 |
| Doctoral | 5 |
During the most recent reporting year, West Virginia University handed out 8 master’s degrees in general biology.
West Virginia University is not currently ranked for general biology at the master’s level.
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,302 | $22,365 |
Learn more about West Virginia University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 25% of general biology master’s degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of general biology master’s degree graduates at West Virginia University were White. Roughly 62% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University with a master’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
West Virginia University conferred 5 master’s completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 80% to women and 20% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (60%).
West Virginia University conferred 3 master’s completions in biomedical sciences, general recently — 67% to women and 33% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (67%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, West Virginia University awarded 5 doctoral degrees in general biology.
West Virginia University has not been ranked for general biology at the doctoral level.
In the most recent graduating class, 40% of general biology doctoral degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The majority of general biology doctoral degree graduates at West Virginia University were White. Approximately 40% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University with a doctoral in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
West Virginia University awarded 5 doctoral completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 60% to women and 40% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (40%).
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at West Virginia University. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in General Biology | 124 |