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 UWM ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at UWM was ranked #272 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #7 in Wisconsin.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee handed out 119 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 36% over the previous year when 187 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 14 students received their master’s degree in biology from UWM. This makes it the #110 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in biology in 2021, making the school the #145 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at UWM is $30,067. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $27,253 for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UWM, biology students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,375 for all biology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at UWM is $190 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee.
Of the 119 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in biology from UWM in 2021, 34% were men and 66% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 67 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 13 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 biology majors earned their master's degree from UWM. Of these graduates, 21% were men and 79% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UWM are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 27 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 6 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 2 |
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