by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at WSU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #13 out of 25 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates WSU among the top schools in the country for general biology, placing at #712 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 712 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Michigan | 13 of 27 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 92 of 164 |
The following degree levels are available for general biology at WSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 123 |
| Master’s | 5 |
| Doctoral | 8 |
During the most recent reporting year, Wayne State University conferred 123 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
WSU is a solid choice among schools offering general biology at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #13 out of 25 schools by College Factual.
General Biology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from WSU earn a median of $45,757 a year. This is lower than $68,128, the median for all majors at WSU.
To complete a bachelor’s at WSU, general biology students accumulate a median of $21,788 in student loans. This is lower than $26,749, the typical median for all majors at WSU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,376 | $32,765 |
| Fees | $1,885 | $1,885 |
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Among recent graduates, 41% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at WSU are White. Roughly 73% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wayne State University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 90 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 6 |
WSU granted 123 bachelor’s completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 59% to women and 41% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (73%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at WSU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 5 |
| Doctoral Degrees in General Biology | 8 |
