by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. We've also included details on how Montana Western ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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The biology major at Montana Western is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for General Biology. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Montana - Western handed out 10 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 43% over the previous year when 7 degrees were handed out.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Montana Western paid an average of $724 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $202 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,845 | $17,375 |
| Fees | $1,586 | $1,664 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,104 | $9,104 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,978 | $4,978 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 40% of biology bachelor's degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Montana Western are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 70% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Montana - Western with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Montana Western does not offer an online option for its biology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Montana Western Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at The University of Montana - Western.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 10 |