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General Biology at Wingate University

If you plan to study General Biology, consider the program at Wingate University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Wingate University is located in Wingate, NC.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 56 general biology degrees were awarded at Wingate University.

Studying Online at Wingate University

Many students take online classes at Wingate University. Of 3,458 students, 258 (7%) studied exclusively online and 1,391 (40%) took at least some classes online.

General Biology Rankings at Wingate University

These rankings give you a sense of how Wingate University’s General Biology program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	North Carolina	#16 of 37
Best Value	North Carolina	#21 of 37
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#129 of 296
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#201 of 293
Best Value	Nationwide	#808 of 1,237
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#810 of 1,249

Earnings for General Biology Graduates from Wingate University

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

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$31,058
2 years	$28,598
3 years	$43,147
4 years	$61,396
5 years	$55,688

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, General Biology graduates from Wingate University take home a median $61,396, compared with $71,605 for all Wingate University graduates — about 14% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for General Biology graduates from Wingate University is $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of General Biology graduates at Wingate University, by degree type.

Program-wide, General Biology graduates at Wingate University are 75% women (42) and 25% men (14).

General Biology Bachelor’s Program at Wingate University

Among the 56 bachelor’s general biology graduates at Wingate University, 75% were women (42) and 25% were men (14).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	27
Hispanic / Latino	6
Black / African American	10
Asian	3
Two or More Races	5
International (Nonresident)	1
Unknown	4

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 43% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Wingate 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 Wingate University

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

Concentration	Graduates
Biology Studies	56

Best-Paid Careers for General Biology Graduates

Students who finish General Biology program at Wingate University pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-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.