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General Biology at Washburn University

What traits are you looking for in a school for General Biology, take a look at what Washburn University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Washburn University sits in Topeka, KS.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 18 general biology degrees were granted at Washburn University.

Online Class Availability at Washburn University

Online coursework is an option at Washburn University. Among 6,033 students, 783 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,054 (34%) took at least some classes online.

General Biology Rankings at Washburn University

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

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Kansas	#2 of 11
Best Schools (Quality)	Kansas	#8 of 11
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#22 of 114
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#89 of 114
Best Value	Nationwide	#372 of 1,237
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#782 of 1,249

Earnings for General Biology Graduates from Washburn University

Those who finish Washburn University’s General Biology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$33,467
2 years	$39,585
3 years	$45,924
5 years	$62,173

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for General Biology graduates at Washburn University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, General Biology graduates at Washburn University are 78% women (14) and 22% men (4).

General Biology Bachelor’s Program at Washburn University

Among the 18 bachelor’s general biology graduates at Washburn University, 78% were women (14) and 22% were men (4).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	13
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	2
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Minority students account for 22% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Washburn University, below the national average of 47%.*

*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 Washburn University

The General Biology program at Washburn University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Biology Studies	18

Best-Paid Careers for General Biology Graduates

Those who complete General Biology program at Washburn University go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid 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

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.