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 Saginaw Valley State University ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at Saginaw Valley State University was ranked #516 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #14 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 510 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 516 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Saginaw Valley State University handed out 54 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 69% over the previous year when 32 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Saginaw Valley State University is $35,216. This is higher than $32,337, which is the national median for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Saginaw Valley State University, biology students borrow a median amount of $22,034 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.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Saginaw Valley State University paid an average of $958 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $408 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,240 | $28,752 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,120 | $1,120 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,700 | $11,700 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,220 | $1,220 |
Learn more about Saginaw Valley State University tuition and fees.
Of the 54 biology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Saginaw Valley State University, about 19% were men and 81% 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 Saginaw Valley State University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 48 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Saginaw Valley State University 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 Saginaw Valley State University Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Saginaw Valley State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 12 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.