by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in Wisconsin to determine which ones were the best for general biology students pursuing a master's degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 33 master's degrees in general biology during the 2021-2022 academic year.
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One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of master's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their master's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for general biology students working on their master's degree.
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best General Biology Master's Degree Schools in Wisconsin list to help you make the college decision.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for general biology students seeking a a master's degree.
It is hard to beat University of Wisconsin - La Crosse if you want to pursue a master's degree in general biology. UW - La Crosse is a large public university located in the small city of La Crosse.
Master's students who receive their degree from the biology program make about $55,787 for their early career.
More information about a master’s in general biology from University of Wisconsin - La Crosse
Any student who is interested in a master's degree in general biology needs to look into University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee. UWM is a very large public university located in the city of Milwaukee.More information about a master’s in general biology from University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Explore all the Best General Biology Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.
One of 14 majors within the Biological & Biomedical Sciences area of study, General Biology has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology Studies | 33 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 34 |
| Genetics | 28 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 28 |
| Biotechnology | 26 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 21 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 14 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 14 |
| Zoology | 10 |
| Botany/Plant Biology | 4 |
| Pharmacology & Toxicology | 3 |