We'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 Central Michigan ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at Central Michigan was ranked #436 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #14 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Central Michigan University handed out 8 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 84% over the previous year when 51 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 8 students received their master’s degree in biology from Central Michigan. This makes it the #202 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Central Michigan is $24,895. This is less than $27,253, which is the national median of all biology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Central Michigan, biology students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,375 for all biology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at Central Michigan is $390 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Central Michigan University.
Of the 8 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in biology from Central Michigan in 2021, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Michigan University with a bachelor's in biology.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 2 |
Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
White | 4 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of biology master's degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Central Michigan 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 Central Michigan University with a master's in biology.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 0 |
Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
White | 6 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
Other Races | 1 |
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 107 |
Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 59 |
Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 43 |
Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 21 |
Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 10 |
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