by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in biological & biomedical sciences at Western. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #10 out of 11 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Western as a strong choice for biological & biomedical sciences, placing at #927 out of 1,362 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools | 927 of 1,362 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in North Carolina | 20 of 41 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 144 of 307 |
The following degree levels are offered in biological & biomedical sciences at Western, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 74 |
| Master’s | 12 |
The biological & biomedical sciences area of study at Western covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology, General | 86 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Western Carolina University awarded 12 master’s degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.
Western ranks competitively among schools offering biological & biomedical sciences at the master’s level. In particular it placed #10 out of 11 schools by College Factual.
For the most recent academic year available, 58% of biological & biomedical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 42% went to women.
The largest share of biological & biomedical sciences master’s degree graduates at Western are White. Roughly 83% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Carolina University with a master’s in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at Western. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 74 |
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