by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Western stacks up against peers offering general biology.
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Western is a solid choice among schools offering general biology. More specifically it was ranked #665 out of 1,060 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #7 in Colorado.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Western Colorado University conferred 53 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Western report a median salary of $44,090 a year. This is above $42,253, the median for all majors at Western.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Western, general biology students borrow a median amount of $23,973 in student loans. This is higher than $23,455, the typical median for all majors at Western.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,816 | $20,424 |
| Fees | $4,010 | $4,010 |
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Among recent graduates, 45% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 55% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Western were White. Roughly 72% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Colorado University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the general biology majors at Western Colorado University.
This general biology program at Western breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 53 |
Western granted 53 degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 55% to women and 45% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (72%).