by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how GVSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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GVSU is in the top 10% of the country for biology. More specifically it was ranked #72 out of 901 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools | 56 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 68 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 72 |
| Best General Biology Graduate Degree Schools | 80 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Grand Valley State University handed out 335 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 353 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 20 students received their master’s degree in biology from GVSU. This makes it the #80 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from GVSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $40,959 a year. 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 GVSU, biology students borrow a median amount of $28,427 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 GVSU is $277 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at GVSU paid an average of $888 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $629 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,978 | $21,154 |
| Books and Supplies | $780 | $780 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,142 | $11,142 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,477 | $2,477 |
Learn more about GVSU tuition and fees.
Of the 335 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General Biology from GVSU in 2021-2022, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Grand Valley State University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 277 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 17 |
GVSU 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 GVSU Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 17 students graduated with a master's degree in biology from GVSU. About 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 88% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Grand Valley State University with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Grand Valley State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 77 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 45 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 32 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 25 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.