by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how Willamette University compares to other colleges that offer general biology.
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Willamette University ranks competitively among schools offering general biology. More specifically it was ranked #845 out of 1,060 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #95 in Far Western.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Willamette University handed out 16 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology students who finish a bachelor’s at Willamette University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $53,079 a year. This is below $72,717, the median for all majors at Willamette University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Willamette University, general biology graduates take on a median debt of $24,870 in student loans. This is above $22,537, the typical median for all majors at Willamette University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $43,500 | $50,880 |
| Fees | $276 | $276 |
Find out more about Willamette University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 38% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Willamette University were White. Approximately 44% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Willamette University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Here are the demographics of the general biology majors at Willamette University.
The general biology program at Willamette University offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 16 |
Willamette University granted 16 degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 62% to women and 38% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (44%).