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 #815 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #22 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 799 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 815 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Michigan - Dearborn handed out 104 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 110 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at UM Dearborn is $20,671. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,337 for all biology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UM Dearborn, biology students borrow a median amount of $22,778 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.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UM Dearborn was $1,290 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $606 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,544 | $30,960 |
| Fees | $400 | $400 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 104 biology majors earned their bachelor's degree from UM Dearborn. Of these graduates, 39% were men and 61% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 73% of 2022 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 | 10 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 76 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the UM Dearborn 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 UM Dearborn Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at University of Michigan - Dearborn.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 15 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 5 |
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