by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in general biology at WKU, HILLTOPPERS. It is offered at the Master’s, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #3 out of 3 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks WKU, HILLTOPPERS as a strong choice for general biology, coming in at #737 out of 1,273 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 737 of 1,273 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Kentucky | 7 of 18 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Southeast Region | 116 of 296 |
The table below lists every degree level available for general biology at WKU, HILLTOPPERS, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 94 |
| Master’s | 15 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Western Kentucky University handed out 15 master’s degrees in general biology.
WKU, HILLTOPPERS ranks competitively among schools offering general biology at the master’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in Kentucky | 3 |
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 49 |
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools | 180 |
In the most recent graduating class, 40% of general biology master’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The majority of general biology master’s degree graduates at WKU, HILLTOPPERS are White. About 80% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Kentucky University with a master’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
WKU, HILLTOPPERS awarded 15 master’s completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 60% to women and 40% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (80%).
During the most recent reporting year, Western Kentucky University awarded 2 graduate certificate degrees in general biology.
WKU, HILLTOPPERS has not been ranked for general biology at the graduate certificate level.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a graduate certificate degree in general biology from WKU, HILLTOPPERS were women.
The largest share of general biology graduate certificate degree graduates at WKU, HILLTOPPERS are White. About 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Kentucky University with a graduate certificate in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
WKU, HILLTOPPERS conferred 2 graduate certificate degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at WKU, HILLTOPPERS. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in General Biology | 94 |