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General Biology at Central Washington University

General Biology at Central Washington University

If you are interested in studying General Biology, take a look at what Central Washington University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Central Washington University is in Ellensburg, WA.

During the most recent reporting year, 75 general biology graduations were recorded at Central Washington University.

Studying Online at Central Washington University

Many students take online classes at Central Washington University. Among 10,811 students, 2,377 (22%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,856 (36%) took at least some classes online.

General Biology Rankings at Central Washington University

Rankings can help you compare Central Washington University’s General Biology program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Washington #15 of 23
Best Schools (Quality) Washington #20 of 23
Best Value Far Western (Region) #128 of 187
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #141 of 189
Best Value Nationwide #467 of 1,237
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #740 of 1,249

Earnings for General Biology Graduates from Central Washington University

Those who finish Central Washington University’s General Biology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for General Biology at Central Washington University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $28,926
2 years $26,817
3 years $34,066
4 years $38,098
5 years $51,199

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, General Biology graduates from Central Washington University earn a median of $38,098, compared with $54,307 for all Central Washington University graduates — about 30% lower than the school-wide median.

General Biology earnings compared with all majors at Central Washington University

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for General Biology graduates from Central Washington University comes in at $25,790.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of General Biology graduates at Central Washington University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, General Biology graduates at Central Washington University are 71% women (53) and 29% men (22).

General Biology Bachelor’s Program at Central Washington University

Among the 69 bachelor’s general biology graduates at Central Washington University, 71% were women (49) and 29% were men (20).

Central Washington University gender breakdown of General Biology Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Central Washington University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 37
Hispanic / Latino 18
Black / African American 3
Asian 5
American Indian / Alaska Native 1
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1
Two or More Races 3
International (Nonresident) 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of General Biology majors at Central Washington University

Minority students account for 45% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Central Washington University, lower than the national average of 47%.*

General Biology Master’s Program at Central Washington University

Among the 6 master’s general biology graduates at Central Washington University, 67% were women (4) and 33% were men (2).

Central Washington University gender breakdown of General Biology Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology master’s degree recipients at Central Washington University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 4
Hispanic / Latino 1
Two or More Races 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of General Biology majors at Central Washington University

Minority students account for 33% of General Biology master’s degree recipients at Central Washington University, below the national average of 41%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific General Biology Concentrations at Central Washington University

The General Biology program at Central Washington University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Biology Studies 75

Top-Paying Careers for General Biology Graduates

Students who finish General Biology program at Central Washington University work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-paying careers for General Biology majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists $179,716
Natural Sciences Managers $132,227
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $111,314
Clinical Research Coordinators $110,931
Food Science Technicians $100,898
Biological Technicians $100,160
Molecular and Cellular Biologists $100,077
Life Scientists, All Other $97,541
Bioinformatics Scientists $92,484
Forensic Science Technicians $85,117

References

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