by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how U of Michigan stacks up against peers offering general biology.
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U of Michigan is in the top 10% of the country for general biology. Specifically, it ranked #90 out of 1,060 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Michigan.
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor awarded 316 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology students who finish a bachelor’s at U of Michigan go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $47,288 a year. This is lower than $92,481, the median for all majors at U of Michigan.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at U of Michigan, general biology students borrow a median amount of $20,000 in student loans. This is above $19,108, the typical median for all majors at U of Michigan.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,850 | $62,749 |
| Fees | $332 | $332 |
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Among recent graduates, 26% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 74% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at U of Michigan are White. Approximately 56% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Michigan-Ann Arbor with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 65 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 177 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 33 |
Here are the demographics of the general biology majors at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor.
This general biology program at U of Michigan breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 316 |
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 1 |
U of Michigan conferred 316 completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 74% to women and 26% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (56%).
U of Michigan granted 1 degree in biomedical sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Asian (100%).