by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Calvin ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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The bachelor's program at Calvin was ranked #444 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #11 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 436 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 444 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Calvin University handed out 29 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 36 degrees were handed out.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Calvin go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $29,996 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,337 for all biology students.
Part-time undergraduates at Calvin paid an average of $924 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $38,370 | $38,370 |
| Fees | $300 | $300 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,950 | $11,950 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,000 | $3,000 |
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Of the 29 biology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Calvin, about 41% were men and 59% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Calvin are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 55% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Calvin University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Calvin does not offer an online option for its biology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Calvin Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Calvin University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 48 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 5 |
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