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. Find out how WSSU compares to other colleges that offer general biology.
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WSSU ranks competitively among schools offering general biology. More specifically it was ranked #959 out of 1,060 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #32 in North Carolina.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Winston-Salem State University handed out 59 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from WSSU earn a median of $35,669 a year. This is lower than $51,539, the median for all majors at WSSU.
To complete a bachelor’s at WSSU, general biology graduates take on a median debt of $27,446 in student loans. This is below $27,653, the typical median for all majors at WSSU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,401 | $14,057 |
| Fees | $2,725 | $2,725 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 12% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at WSSU were Black or African American. Approximately 93% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Winston-Salem State University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 55 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general biology majors at Winston-Salem State University.
The general biology program at WSSU offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 59 |
WSSU granted 59 completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 88% to women and 12% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Black or African American (93%).