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 WCU compares to other colleges that offer general biology.
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In the most recent year for which we have data, West Chester University of Pennsylvania awarded 128 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from WCU report a median salary of $58,050 a year. This is lower than $62,314, the median for all majors at WCU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,716 | $19,290 |
| Fees | $3,059 | $3,309 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 33% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at WCU were White. Roughly 70% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Chester University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 89 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
In the most recent graduating class, 44% of general biology master’s degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The majority of general biology master’s degree graduates at WCU are White. About 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Chester University of Pennsylvania with a master’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general biology majors at West Chester University of Pennsylvania.
This general biology program at WCU includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 137 |
WCU granted 137 degrees in biology/biological sciences, general recently — 66% to women and 34% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (69%).