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 Detroit Mercy ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at Detroit Mercy was ranked #571 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #16 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Detroit Mercy handed out 141 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 53% over the previous year when 92 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Detroit Mercy is $21,838. This is less than $27,253, which is the national median of all biology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Detroit Mercy, biology students borrow a median amount of $21,500 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at Detroit Mercy is $251 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at University of Detroit Mercy.
Of the 141 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in biology from Detroit Mercy in 2021, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Detroit Mercy are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 52% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Detroit Mercy with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 32 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 74 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 13 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 11 |
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