by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Northern Michigan University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #17 out of 25 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Northern Michigan University as a strong choice for general biology, placing at #814 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 814 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Michigan | 17 of 27 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 109 of 164 |
The following degree levels are granted in general biology at Northern Michigan University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 98 |
| Master’s | 11 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Northern Michigan University conferred 98 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
Northern Michigan University ranks competitively among schools offering general biology at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #17 out of 25 schools by College Factual.
General Biology students who finish a bachelor’s at Northern Michigan University report a median salary of $46,396 a year. This is higher than $45,526, the median for all majors at Northern Michigan University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Northern Michigan University, general biology graduates take on a median debt of $25,166 in student loans. This is above $22,752, the typical median for all majors at Northern Michigan University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,352 | $18,996 |
| Fees | $948 | $948 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 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 Northern Michigan University are White. Roughly 90% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Michigan University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 88 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Northern Michigan University awarded 98 bachelor’s degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 78% to women and 22% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (90%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Northern Michigan University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 11 |
