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 UWM ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at UWM was ranked #224 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #6 in Wisconsin.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools | 113 |
| Best General Biology Graduate Degree Schools | 140 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 216 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 224 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee handed out 107 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 119 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 14 students received their master’s degree in biology from UWM. This makes it the #110 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in biology in 2022, making the school the #145 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UWM go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,215 a year. 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 UWM, biology students borrow a median amount of $21,646 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 UWM is $190 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UWM paid an average of $852 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $352 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,455 | $20,455 |
| Fees | $1,565 | $1,565 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,980 | $10,980 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,600 | $3,600 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 36% of biology bachelor's degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 19 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 68 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the UWM 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 UWM Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 56% of biology master's degrees went to men and 44% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UWM are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 56% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 31 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 12 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 6 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.