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. We've also included details on how Northern Michigan University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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The bachelor's program at Northern Michigan University was ranked #363 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #9 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools | 127 |
| Best General Biology Graduate Degree Schools | 155 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 352 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 363 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northern Michigan University handed out 99 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 3% over the previous year when 96 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in biology from Northern Michigan University. 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 Northern Michigan University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $26,818 a year. This is less than $32,337, which is the national median of all biology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Northern Michigan University, biology students borrow a median amount of $26,772 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at Northern Michigan University is $285 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Northern Michigan University paid an average of $765 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $530 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,726 | $18,348 |
| Fees | $896 | $896 |
| Books and Supplies | $720 | $720 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,752 | $12,752 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,148 | $2,148 |
Learn more about Northern Michigan University tuition and fees.
Of the 99 biology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Northern Michigan University, about 26% were men and 74% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Northern Michigan University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 93% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Michigan University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 92 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the Northern Michigan University 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 Northern Michigan University Online Learning page.
Of the 9 biology students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Northern Michigan University, about 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 89% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Michigan University with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Northern Michigan University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 14 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 13 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.