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The bachelor's program at WMU was ranked #139 on College Factual's Best Schools for biological & biomedical sciences list. It is also ranked #4 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 136 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools | 139 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Michigan University handed out 163 bachelor's degrees in biological & biomedical sciences. This is an increase of 3% over the previous year when 159 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 25 students received their master’s degree in biological & biomedical sciences from WMU. This makes it the #180 most popular school for biological & biomedical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in biological & biomedical sciences in 2022, making the school the #250 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at WMU paid an average of $792 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $633 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,198 | $18,998 |
| Fees | $100 | $100 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,128 | $1,128 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,713 | $11,713 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,631 | $2,631 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 163 students earned a bachelor's degree in biological & biomedical sciences from WMU. About 71% of these graduates were women and the other 29% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 72% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a bachelor's in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 117 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 4 |
WMU does not offer an online option for its biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the WMU Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 21 biological & biomedical sciences majors earned their master's degree from WMU. Of these graduates, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at WMU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a master's in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biological & biomedical sciences majors at Western Michigan University.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 165 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 10 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 10 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 9 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 5 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 363 |
| Engineering Technologies | 73 |
| Physical Sciences | 63 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 46 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 30 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.