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 ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how WSC ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at WSC was ranked #589 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #6 in Nebraska.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 580 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 589 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Wayne State College handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 16% over the previous year when 32 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at WSC is $32,538. This is higher than $32,337, which is the national median for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at WSC paid an average of $192 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,760 | $5,760 |
| Fees | $2,163 | $2,163 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,488 | $1,488 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,624 | $9,624 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,690 | $3,690 |
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The biology program at WSC awarded 27 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 15% of these degrees went to men with the other 85% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 85% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wayne State College with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the WSC biology bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the WSC Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Wayne State College.
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