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. In addition, we cover how Eastern Michigan ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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The bachelor's program at Eastern Michigan was ranked #354 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #10 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Eastern Michigan University handed out 81 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 84 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 6 students received their master’s degree in biology from Eastern Michigan. This makes it the #251 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 Eastern Michigan is $31,551. This is higher than $27,253, which is the national median for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Eastern Michigan, biology students borrow a median amount of $26,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,375 for all biology majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Eastern Michigan University.
Of the 81 biology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Eastern Michigan, about 30% were men and 70% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 51 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Of the 6 biology students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from Eastern Michigan, about 17% were men and 83% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Eastern Michigan are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 34 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 22 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 13 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 5 |
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