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 Michigan Tech ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The biology major at Michigan Tech 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, Michigan Technological University handed out 12 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 25% over the previous year when 16 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 11 students received their master’s degree in biology from Michigan Tech. This makes it the #147 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in biology in 2022, making the school the #127 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Michigan Tech is $17,541. This is less than $32,337, which is the national median of all biology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Michigan Tech paid an average of $1,601 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $750 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $19,429 | $42,771 |
| Fees | $318 | $318 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,774 | $12,774 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,392 | $2,392 |
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Of the 12 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in biology from Michigan Tech in 2022, 17% were men and 83% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Michigan Tech are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 92% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan Technological University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Michigan Tech 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 Michigan Tech Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 13 students earned a master's degree in biology from Michigan Tech. About 46% of these graduates were women and the other 54% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Michigan Tech are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 77% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan Technological University with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Michigan Technological University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 9 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 8 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 7 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.