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. In addition, we cover how Eastern Michigan ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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The bachelor's program at Eastern Michigan was ranked #405 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #10 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 398 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 405 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Eastern Michigan University handed out 75 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 81 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in biology from Eastern Michigan. This makes it the #251 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Eastern Michigan is $32,586. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $32,337 for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Eastern Michigan, biology students borrow a median amount of $13,563 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all biology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $27,650.
Part-time undergraduates at Eastern Michigan paid an average of $637 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 | $15,200 | $15,200 |
| Fees | $1,060 | $1,060 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,440 | $12,440 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,904 | $2,904 |
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Of the 75 biology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Eastern Michigan, about 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Eastern Michigan are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 53 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the Eastern 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 Eastern Michigan Online Learning page.
Of the 5 students who earned a master's degree in General Biology from Eastern Michigan in 2021-2022, 60% were men and 40% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Eastern Michigan are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Eastern Michigan University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 22 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 17 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 13 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 8 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.