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General Biology at Willamette University

If you plan to study General Biology, take a look at what Willamette University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Willamette University is located in Salem, OR.

During the most recent reporting year, 16 general biology graduations were recorded at Willamette University.

Online & Distance Learning at Willamette University

Willamette University primarily offers on-campus instruction; distance-education enrollment is limited.

General Biology Rankings at Willamette University

Rankings can help you compare Willamette University’s General Biology program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Oregon	#8 of 15
Best Schools (Quality)	Oregon	#11 of 15
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#147 of 187
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#179 of 189
Best Value	Nationwide	#938 of 1,237
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#1048 of 1,249

Earnings for General Biology Graduates from Willamette University

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

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$29,357
2 years	$28,055
3 years	$36,208
4 years	$53,079
5 years	$48,470

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, General Biology graduates from Willamette University take home a median $53,079, compared with $72,717 for all Willamette University graduates — about 27% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for General Biology graduates from Willamette University stands at $24,870.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of General Biology graduates at Willamette University, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, General Biology graduates at Willamette University are 62% women (10) and 38% men (6).

General Biology Bachelor’s Program at Willamette University

Of the 16 bachelor’s general biology degrees awarded at Willamette University, 62% were women (10) and 38% were men (6).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	7
Hispanic / Latino	4
Asian	1
Two or More Races	3
International (Nonresident)	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Willamette University, higher than 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 Willamette University

The General Biology program at Willamette University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Biology Studies	16

Top-Paying Careers for General Biology Graduates

Those who complete General Biology program at Willamette University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for General Biology graduates, 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.