Biology Studies at West Texas A & M University
If you plan to study Biology Studies, take a look at what West Texas A & M University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
West Texas A & M University is located in Canyon, TX.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 69 biology studies degrees were granted at West Texas A & M University.
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Online & Distance Learning at West Texas A & M University
Online coursework is an option at West Texas A & M University. Of 9,045 students, 3,168 (35%) studied exclusively online and 2,729 (30%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Biology Studies graduates at West Texas A & M University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Biology Studies graduates at West Texas A & M University are 75% women (52) and 25% men (17).
Biology Studies Bachelor’s Program at West Texas A & M University
Of the 66 bachelor’s biology studies graduates at West Texas A & M University, 74% were women (49) and 26% were men (17).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biology Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at West Texas A & M University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 22 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 31 |
| Black / African American | 6 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 62% of Biology Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at West Texas A & M University, above the national average of 48%.*
Biology Studies Master’s Program at West Texas A & M University
Among the 3 master’s biology studies degrees awarded at West Texas A & M University, 100% were women (3) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biology Studies master’s degree recipients at West Texas A & M University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Biology Studies Graduates
Graduates of the Biology Studies program at West Texas A & M University go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for Biology Studies majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| 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 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $79,550 |
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
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