by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Western. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level. At its best it places at #25 out of 30 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Western as a strong choice for general biology, ranked #931 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 931 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Missouri | 26 of 36 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Plains States Region | 96 of 115 |
The following degree levels are offered in general biology at Western, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 35 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Missouri Western State University awarded 35 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
Western holds a strong position among schools offering general biology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #25 out of 30 schools by College Factual.
General Biology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Western report a median salary of $44,841 a year. This is below $45,904, the median for all majors at Western.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Western, general biology graduates take on a median debt of $24,935 in student loans. This is above $24,316, the typical median for all majors at Western.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,900 | $17,220 |
| Fees | $1,235 | $1,235 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 26% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 74% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Western were White. Roughly 74% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Missouri Western State University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Western granted 35 bachelor’s completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 74% to women and 26% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (74%).
