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 Detroit Mercy ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at Detroit Mercy was ranked #317 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #6 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 314 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 317 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Detroit Mercy handed out 121 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 141 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Detroit Mercy is $19,882. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,337 for all biology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Detroit Mercy, biology students borrow a median amount of $27,705 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 Detroit Mercy is $251 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Detroit Mercy paid an average of $1,210 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $32,300 | $32,300 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,376 | $1,376 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,738 | $10,738 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,076 | $3,076 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 121 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in biology from Detroit Mercy. About 36% were men and 64% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Detroit Mercy with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 85 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Online degrees for the Detroit Mercy 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 Detroit Mercy Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at University of Detroit Mercy.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.