by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how Ferris State University compares to other colleges that offer general biology.
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Ferris State University is a solid choice among schools offering general biology. Specifically, it ranked #588 out of 1,249 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #9 in Michigan.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Ferris State University awarded 50 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Ferris State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $54,199 a year. This is below $62,925, the median for all majors at Ferris State University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Ferris State University, general biology graduates take on a median debt of $26,000 in student loans. This is higher than $23,529, the typical median for all majors at Ferris State University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,740 | $14,582 |
| Fees | $196 | $196 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 22% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 78% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Ferris State University were White. About 66% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ferris State University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general biology majors at Ferris State University.
This general biology program at Ferris State University offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 50 |
Ferris State University awarded 50 completions in biology/biological sciences, general recently — 78% to women and 22% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (66%).