by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how U-M ranks among other schools offering degrees in cell biology.
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The bachelor's program at U-M was ranked #37 on College Factual's Best Schools for cell biology list. It is also ranked #1 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor handed out 28 bachelor's degrees in cell biology & anatomical sciences. This is a decrease of 40% over the previous year when 47 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 3 students received their master’s degree in cell biology from U-M. This makes it the #40 most popular school for cell biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 14 students received their doctoral degrees in cell biology in 2021, making the school the #13 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Cell Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from U-M go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $23,630 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $29,218 for all cell biology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at U-M, cell biology students borrow a median amount of $20,422 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all cell biology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $21,250.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the cell biology majors at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 28 cell biology majors earned their bachelor's degree from U-M. Of these graduates, 32% were men and 68% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at U-M are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 61% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Michigan - Ann Arbor with a bachelor's in cell biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in cell biology from U-M in 2021, 67% were men and 33% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at U-M are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Michigan - Ann Arbor with a master's in cell biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 344 |
| General Biology | 245 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 207 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 143 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 101 |
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