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The bachelor's program at WMU was ranked #197 on College Factual's Best Schools for biological & biomedical sciences list. It is also ranked #4 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Michigan University handed out 159 bachelor's degrees in biological & biomedical sciences. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 182 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 25 students received their master’s degree in biological & biomedical sciences from WMU. This makes it the #180 most popular school for biological & biomedical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in biological & biomedical sciences in 2021, making the school the #250 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biological & biomedical sciences majors at Western Michigan University.
Of the 159 biological & biomedical sciences students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from WMU, about 35% were men and 65% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a bachelor's in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 112 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Of the 25 students who earned a master's degree in Biological & Biomedical Sciences from WMU in 2020-2021, 36% were men and 64% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 68% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a master's in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Biological & Biomedical Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 382 |
| Physical Sciences | 79 |
| Engineering Technologies | 58 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 49 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 27 |
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