by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Central Michigan ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The biology major at Central Michigan is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for General Biology. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Central Michigan University handed out 3 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 63% over the previous year when 8 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in biology from Central Michigan. This makes it the #202 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Central Michigan go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $29,792 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,337 for all biology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Central Michigan, biology students borrow a median amount of $33,667 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,650 for all biology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at Central Michigan is $390 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Central Michigan paid an average of $478 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,862 | $13,862 |
| Fees | $450 | $450 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,178 | $12,178 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,450 | $3,450 |
Learn more about Central Michigan tuition and fees.
All of the 3 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in biology from Central Michigan in 2022 were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Michigan University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Central Michigan biology bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Central Michigan Online Learning page.
Of the 5 students who earned a master's degree in General Biology from Central Michigan in 2021-2022, 60% were men and 40% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Michigan University with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Central Michigan University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 72 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 50 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 40 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 11 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 11 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.