by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Find out how Washington State University compares to other colleges that offer general biology.
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Washington State University is in the top 10% of the country for general biology. In particular, it placed #218 out of 1,060 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #42 in Far Western.
During the most recent reporting year, Washington State University conferred 236 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Washington State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $43,627 a year. This is below $70,460, the median for all majors at Washington State University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Washington State University, general biology students accumulate a median of $21,500 in student loans. This is lower than $21,877, the typical median for all majors at Washington State University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,457 | $27,864 |
| Fees | $2,086 | $2,086 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 31% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Washington State University are White. Approximately 58% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington State University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 28 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 |
| White | 138 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 22 |
All of the 3 students who graduated with a master’s degree in general biology from Washington State University identified as women.
The majority of general biology master’s degree graduates at Washington State University were White. About 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington State University with a master’s 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 | 1 |
Among recent graduates, 67% of general biology doctoral degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The largest share of general biology doctoral degree graduates at Washington State University are White. About 83% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington State University with a doctoral in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the general biology majors at Washington State University.
This general biology program at Washington State University offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 245 |
Washington State University granted 245 completions in biology/biological sciences, general recently — 69% to women and 31% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (59%).