Below are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how Eastern Michigan University compares to other colleges that offer general biology.
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Eastern Michigan University ranks competitively among schools offering general biology. Specifically, it ranked #763 out of 1,249 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #14 in Michigan.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Eastern Michigan University handed out 70 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology students who finish a bachelor’s at Eastern Michigan University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $49,330 a year. This is lower than $54,680, the median for all majors at Eastern Michigan University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Eastern Michigan University, general biology students borrow a median amount of $26,000 in student loans. This is lower than $28,615, the typical median for all majors at Eastern Michigan University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,950 | $15,920 |
| Fees | $1,070 | $1,070 |
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Among recent graduates, 33% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Eastern Michigan University are White. Roughly 69% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 48 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
In the most recent graduating class, 33% of general biology master’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of general biology master’s degree graduates at Eastern Michigan University were White. About 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a master’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the general biology majors at Eastern Michigan University.
The general biology program at Eastern Michigan University breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 73 |
Eastern Michigan University conferred 73 completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 67% to women and 33% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (68%).