by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in general biology at Western. You can earn it at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #7 out of 8 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Western as a strong choice for general biology, ranked #870 out of 1,273 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 870 of 1,273 |
| Best General Biology Schools in North Carolina | 18 of 37 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Southeast Region | 144 of 296 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in general biology at Western, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 74 |
| Master’s | 12 |
During the most recent reporting year, Western Carolina University handed out 12 master’s degrees in general biology.
Western holds a strong position among schools offering general biology at the master’s level. Its best result was #7 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in North Carolina | 7 |
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 43 |
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools | 167 |
Among recent graduates, 58% of general biology master’s degrees went to men and 42% went to women.
The majority of general biology 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 general biology.
| 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 |
Western awarded 12 master’s completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 42% to women and 58% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (83%).
Undergraduate study is also available at Western. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in General Biology | 74 |
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