by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how WMU ranks among other schools offering degrees in general biology.
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WMU is a solid choice among schools offering general biology. In particular, it placed #559 out of 1,060 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #10 in Michigan.
During the most recent reporting year, Western Michigan University handed out 104 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology majors who earn their 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.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at WMU, general biology graduates take on a median debt of $27,000 in student loans. This is below $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, 36% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at WMU were White. Approximately 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 general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 66 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 8 |
For the most recent academic year available, 35% of general biology master’s degrees went to men and 65% went to women.
The largest share of general biology master’s degree graduates at WMU are White. About 65% 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 master’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 56% of general biology doctoral degrees went to men and 44% went to women.
The majority of general biology doctoral degree graduates at WMU are White. Roughly 67% 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 doctoral in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the general biology majors at Western Michigan University.
The general biology program at WMU offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 72 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 58 |
WMU granted 72 degrees in biomedical sciences, general in the latest year of data — 68% to women and 32% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (60%).
WMU granted 58 degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 57% to women and 43% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (69%).