by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how Western Washington University ranks among other schools offering degrees in general biology.
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Western Washington University is a solid choice among schools offering general biology. Specifically, it ranked #181 out of 1,060 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #37 in Far Western.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Washington | 4 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Washington | 4 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 4 |
| Best Value General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Washington | 7 |
| Best Value General Biology Schools in Washington | 14 |
| College Major Best Value | 14 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 37 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Far Western US Region | 41 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 41 |
| Best Value General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 50 |
| Best Value General Biology Schools in the Far Western US Region | 134 |
| College Major Best Value | 134 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Western Washington University handed out 56 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Western Washington University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $45,746 a year. This is lower than $52,721, the median for all majors at Western Washington University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Western Washington University, general biology students borrow a median amount of $17,003 in student loans. This is lower than $20,258, the typical median for all majors at Western Washington University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,572 | $27,365 |
| Fees | $1,342 | $1,342 |
Learn more about Western Washington University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 32% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 68% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Western Washington University are White. Roughly 73% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Washington University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 41 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 7 |
For the most recent academic year available, 43% of general biology master’s degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The majority of general biology master’s degree graduates at Western Washington University were White. Approximately 57% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Washington University with a master’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general biology majors at Western Washington University.
The general biology program at Western Washington University offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 63 |
Western Washington University granted 63 completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 67% to women and 33% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (71%).