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. Also, learn how Michigan Tech ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at Michigan Tech was ranked #288 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #8 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Michigan Technological University handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 24% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 11 students received their master’s degree in biology from Michigan Tech. This makes it the #147 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in biology in 2021, making the school the #127 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Michigan Tech go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $23,680 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $27,253 for all biology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Michigan Tech, biology students borrow a median amount of $21,199 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all biology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,375.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Michigan Technological University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 biology majors earned their bachelor's degree from Michigan Tech. Of these graduates, 13% were men and 88% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Michigan Tech 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 Michigan Technological University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 students earned a master's degree in biology from Michigan Tech. About 73% of these graduates were women and the other 27% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan Technological University with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 17 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 7 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 4 |
| Genetics | 1 |
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