by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how Western, WCSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in general biology.
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Western, WCSU ranks competitively among schools offering general biology. Specifically, it ranked #725 out of 1,060 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #12 in Connecticut.
During the most recent reporting year, Western Connecticut State University awarded 29 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Western, WCSU earn a median of $39,551 a year. This is lower than $53,070, the median for all majors at Western, WCSU.
To complete a bachelor’s at Western, WCSU, general biology graduates take on a median debt of $27,000 in student loans. This is above $25,315, the typical median for all majors at Western, WCSU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,162 | $10,498 |
| Fees | $6,403 | $6,403 |
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Among recent graduates, 28% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 72% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Western, WCSU are White. Roughly 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 general biology.
| 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 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the general biology majors at Western Connecticut State University.
This general biology program at Western, WCSU breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 29 |
Western, WCSU granted 29 completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 72% to women and 28% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (55%).