by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Western Oregon State College ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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The bachelor's program at Western Oregon State College was ranked #521 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #8 in Oregon.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 515 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 521 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Oregon University handed out 32 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 10% over the previous year when 29 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Western Oregon State College is $25,726. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,337 for all biology students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Western Oregon State College paid an average of $638 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $200 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,000 | $28,710 |
| Fees | $2,025 | $2,025 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,125 | $1,125 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,610 | $11,610 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,646 | $2,646 |
Learn more about Western Oregon State College tuition and fees.
Of the 32 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in biology from Western Oregon State College in 2022, 28% were men and 72% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Oregon University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the Western Oregon State College biology bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Western Oregon State College Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Western Oregon University.
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