by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at CWU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #14 out of 16 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, CWU as a strong choice for general biology, coming in at #643 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 643 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Washington | 17 of 23 |
Here is each degree level available for general biology at CWU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 69 |
| Master’s | 6 |
During the most recent reporting year, Central Washington University conferred 69 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
CWU ranks competitively among schools offering general biology at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #14 out of 16 schools by College Factual.
General Biology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from CWU earn a median of $38,098 a year. This is lower than $54,307, the median for all majors at CWU.
To complete a bachelor’s at CWU, general biology graduates take on a median debt of $25,790 in student loans. This is higher than $22,038, the typical median for all majors at CWU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,656 | $25,340 |
| Fees | $2,186 | $2,186 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 29% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at CWU are White. Roughly 54% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Washington University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
CWU granted 69 bachelor’s completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 71% to women and 29% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (54%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at CWU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 6 |
