by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at WMU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #11 out of 27 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks WMU highly for biological & biomedical sciences, coming in at #681 out of 1,342 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools | 681 of 1,342 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Michigan | 11 of 29 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 88 of 179 |
The following degree levels are offered in biological & biomedical sciences at WMU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 121 |
| Master’s | 25 |
| Doctoral | 9 |
| Graduate Certificate | 10 |
The biological & biomedical sciences field at WMU covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Western Michigan University awarded 121 bachelor’s degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.
WMU is in the top 15% of the country for biological & biomedical sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #11 out of 27 schools by College Factual.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from WMU earn a median of $49,044 a year. This is below $58,084, the median for all majors at WMU.
To complete a bachelor’s at WMU, biological & biomedical sciences students borrow a median amount of $29,228 in student loans. This is higher than $27,999, the typical median for all majors at WMU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,334 | $19,826 |
| Fees | $126 | $126 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 38% of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The largest share of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at WMU were White. Roughly 63% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a bachelor’s in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 76 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Graduate study is also available at WMU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 25 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 9 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 10 |
