by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how WMU ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at WMU was ranked #147 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #4 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools | 78 |
| Best General Biology Graduate Degree Schools | 106 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 142 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 147 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Michigan University handed out 143 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 10% over the previous year when 130 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 23 students received their master’s degree in biology from WMU. This makes it the #67 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.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at WMU is $35,955. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $32,337 for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WMU, biology students borrow a median amount of $36,983 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 WMU is $326 per month.
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 |
Learn more about WMU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 27% of biology bachelor's degrees went to men and 73% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WMU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 69% 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 bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 99 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 4 |
WMU does not offer an online option for its biology 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.
For the most recent academic year available, 38% of biology master's degrees went to men and 63% went to 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, 75% 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 biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Western Michigan University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 10 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 10 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 9 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.