by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Ferris ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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The bachelor's program at Ferris was ranked #705 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #22 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Ferris State University handed out 76 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 79 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Ferris is $21,733. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $27,253 for all biology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Ferris, 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 Ferris State University.
The biology program at Ferris awarded 76 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 29% of these degrees went to men with the other 71% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ferris State University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 59 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biotechnology | 5 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 5 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 3 |
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