Here is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how Calvin ranks among other schools offering degrees in general biology.
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Calvin holds a strong position among schools offering general biology. In particular, it placed #311 out of 1,249 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in Michigan.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Calvin University conferred 38 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Calvin go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $44,990 a year. This is lower than $55,815, the median for all majors at Calvin.
To complete a bachelor’s at Calvin, general biology students accumulate a median of $19,682 in student loans. This is lower than $22,707, the typical median for all majors at Calvin.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $37,990 | $39,350 |
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Among recent graduates, 42% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Calvin were White. Roughly 61% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Calvin University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general biology majors at Calvin University.
The general biology program at Calvin breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 38 |
Calvin granted 38 completions in biology/biological sciences, general recently — 58% to women and 42% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (61%).