by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at WKU, HILLTOPPERS. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #6 out of 18 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks WKU, HILLTOPPERS as a strong choice for general biology, coming in at #738 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 738 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Kentucky | 7 of 18 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Southeast Region | 115 of 294 |
The table below lists every degree level available for general biology at WKU, HILLTOPPERS, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 94 |
| Master’s | 15 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Western Kentucky University conferred 94 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
WKU, HILLTOPPERS is in the top 15% of the country for general biology at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #6 out of 18 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kentucky | 6 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 103 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 602 |
General Biology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from WKU, HILLTOPPERS earn a median of $40,022 a year. This is lower than $48,728, the median for all majors at WKU, HILLTOPPERS.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at WKU, HILLTOPPERS, general biology students borrow a median amount of $22,500 in student loans. This is lower than $24,535, the typical median for all majors at WKU, HILLTOPPERS.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,992 | $27,000 |
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Among recent graduates, 39% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 61% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at WKU, HILLTOPPERS are White. Approximately 77% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Kentucky University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 72 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
WKU, HILLTOPPERS awarded 94 bachelor’s degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 61% to women and 39% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (77%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at WKU, HILLTOPPERS. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 15 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in General Biology | 2 |
