by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how Western, WCSU compares to other colleges that offer biological & biomedical sciences.
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Western, WCSU ranks competitively among schools offering biological & biomedical sciences. Specifically, it ranked #960 out of 1,326 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #15 in Connecticut.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Western Connecticut State University conferred 29 bachelor’s degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Western, WCSU report a median salary of $39,551 a year. This is lower than $53,070, the median for all majors at Western, WCSU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Western, WCSU, biological & biomedical sciences students accumulate a median of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $25,315, the typical median for all majors at Western, WCSU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,162 | $10,498 |
| Fees | $6,403 | $6,403 |
Read more about Western, WCSU tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 28% of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 72% went to women.
The largest share of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Western, WCSU are White. Approximately 55% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Connecticut State University with a bachelor’s in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent graduating class, 43% of biological & biomedical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The majority of biological & biomedical sciences master’s degree graduates at Western, WCSU are White. Roughly 86% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Connecticut State University with a master’s in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the biological & biomedical sciences majors at Western Connecticut State University.
The biological & biomedical sciences program at Western, WCSU offers the following related majors:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 29 |
| Ecology & Systematics Biology | 7 |