by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how WTAMU stacks up against peers offering general biology.
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WTAMU holds a strong position among schools offering general biology. Specifically, it ranked #692 out of 1,060 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #36 in Texas.
During the most recent reporting year, West Texas A & M University handed out 66 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from WTAMU earn a median of $40,947 a year. This is below $51,655, the median for all majors at WTAMU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at WTAMU, general biology students borrow a median amount of $23,125 in student loans. This is higher than $22,333, the typical median for all majors at WTAMU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,211 | $8,267 |
| Fees | $2,729 | $2,729 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 26% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 74% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at WTAMU are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 47% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Texas A & M University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
All of the 3 students who graduated with a master’s degree in general biology from WTAMU were women.
The largest share of general biology master’s degree graduates at WTAMU were White. Roughly 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Texas A & M 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 | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general biology majors at West Texas A & M University.
The general biology program at WTAMU breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 69 |
WTAMU granted 69 degrees in biology/biological sciences, general recently — 75% to women and 25% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (45%).