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 GVSU ranks in comparison to other schools with biological science programs.
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The bachelor's program at GVSU was ranked #36 on College Factual's Best Schools for biological science list. It is also ranked #2 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biological & Physical Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 22 |
| Best Biological & Physical Science Schools | 36 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Grand Valley State University handed out 33 bachelor's degrees in biological & physical science. This is an increase of 38% over the previous year when 24 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biological science students who receive their bachelor's degree at GVSU is $44,525. This is higher than $34,380, which is the national median for all biological science bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at GVSU paid an average of $888 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $629 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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.
The biological science program at GVSU awarded 33 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 9% of these degrees went to men with the other 91% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at GVSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 91% of students fell into 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 biological science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
GVSU does not offer an online option for its biological science 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biological science majors at Grand Valley State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Data Science | 18 |
| International Studies | 10 |
| Mathematics & Computer Science | 8 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.