by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Grand Valley. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #4 out of 25 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Grand Valley as a strong choice for general biology, coming in at #366 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 366 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Michigan | 4 of 27 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 43 of 164 |
The following degree levels are offered in general biology at Grand Valley, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 218 |
| Master’s | 19 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Grand Valley State University handed out 218 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
Grand Valley is in the top 10% of the country for general biology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #4 out of 25 schools by College Factual.
General Biology students who finish a bachelor’s at Grand Valley go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $42,578 a year. This is below $57,127, the median for all majors at Grand Valley.
To complete a bachelor’s at Grand Valley, general biology students borrow a median amount of $26,748 in student loans. This is higher than $26,476, the typical median for all majors at Grand Valley.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,560 | $21,894 |
Read more about Grand Valley tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 29% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Grand Valley are White. Roughly 83% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Grand Valley State University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 182 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Grand Valley awarded 149 bachelor’s degrees in biomedical sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 70% to women and 30% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (83%).
Grand Valley conferred 69 bachelor’s completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 72% to women and 28% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (84%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Grand Valley. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 19 |
