by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how Shepherd University - Shepherdstown compares to other colleges that offer general biology.
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Shepherd University - Shepherdstown ranks competitively among schools offering general biology. In particular, it placed #391 out of 1,249 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in West Virginia.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Shepherd University handed out 28 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Shepherd University - Shepherdstown, general biology graduates take on a median debt of $21,937 in student loans. This is below $23,326, the typical median for all majors at Shepherd University - Shepherdstown.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,790 | $15,774 |
| Fees | $2,354 | $3,308 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 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 Shepherd University - Shepherdstown are White. Approximately 82% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Shepherd University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the general biology majors at Shepherd University.
The general biology program at Shepherd University - Shepherdstown offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 28 |
Shepherd University - Shepherdstown awarded 28 completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 71% to women and 29% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (82%).