by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at UWM. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #15 out of 26 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UWM highly for general biology, coming in at #674 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 674 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Wisconsin | 15 of 26 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 88 of 164 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in general biology at UWM, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 92 |
| Master’s | 8 |
| Doctoral | 7 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee awarded 92 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
UWM holds a strong position among schools offering general biology at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #15 out of 26 schools by College Factual.
General Biology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UWM report a median salary of $41,925 a year. This is below $56,986, the median for all majors at UWM.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UWM, general biology students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is above $26,827, the typical median for all majors at UWM.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,091 | $20,772 |
| Fees | $1,626 | $1,626 |
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Among recent graduates, 38% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at UWM were White. About 62% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 57 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 9 |
UWM awarded 92 bachelor’s degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 62% to women and 38% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (62%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UWM. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 8 |
| Doctoral Degrees in General Biology | 7 |
