by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UM Dearborn ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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The bachelor's program at UM Dearborn was ranked #638 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #19 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Michigan - Dearborn handed out 110 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 10% over the previous year when 100 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at UM Dearborn is $21,720. This is less than $27,253, which is the national median of all biology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UM Dearborn, biology students borrow a median amount of $23,836 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 $25,375.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at University of Michigan - Dearborn.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 110 biology majors earned their bachelor's degree from UM Dearborn. Of these graduates, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Michigan - Dearborn with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 86 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 22 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 6 |
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