by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Ferris State University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level. It ranks as high as #8 out of 25 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Ferris State University among the top schools in the country for general biology, placing at #584 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 584 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Michigan | 8 of 27 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 73 of 164 |
The following degree levels are granted in general biology at Ferris State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 50 |
During the most recent reporting year, Ferris State University awarded 50 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
Ferris State University holds a strong position among schools offering general biology at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #8 out of 25 schools by College Factual.
General Biology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Ferris State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $54,199 a year. This is below $62,925, the median for all majors at Ferris State University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Ferris State University, general biology graduates take on a median debt of $26,000 in student loans. This is higher than $23,529, the typical median for all majors at Ferris State University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,740 | $14,582 |
| Fees | $196 | $196 |
Learn more about Ferris State University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 22% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 78% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Ferris State University were White. About 66% of graduates fell into 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 general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Ferris State University conferred 50 bachelor’s completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 78% to women and 22% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (66%).
