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 GVSU ranks in comparison to other schools with biological science programs.
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The bachelor's program at GVSU was ranked #35 on College Factual's Best Schools for biological science list. It is also ranked #1 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Grand Valley State University handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in biological & physical science. This is an increase of 20% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
Biological Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from GVSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,369 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $32,529 for all biological science bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at GVSU, biological science students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $26,513 for all biological science majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biological science majors at Grand Valley State University.
Of the 24 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in biological science from GVSU in 2021, 21% were men and 79% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at GVSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 88% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Grand Valley State University with a bachelor's in biological science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mathematics & Computer Science | 14 |
| International Studies | 12 |
| Multicultural & Diversity Studies | 3 |
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