by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at WMU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #11 out of 25 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, WMU among the top schools in the country for general biology, ranked #636 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 636 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Michigan | 11 of 27 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 80 of 164 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in general biology at WMU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 104 |
| Master’s | 17 |
| Doctoral | 9 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Western Michigan University handed out 104 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
WMU is in the top 15% of the country for general biology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #11 out of 25 schools by College Factual.
General Biology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from WMU earn a median of $49,044 a year. This is below $58,084, the median for all majors at WMU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at WMU, general biology graduates take on a median debt of $27,000 in student loans. This is below $27,999, the typical median for all majors at WMU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,334 | $19,826 |
| Fees | $126 | $126 |
Find out more about WMU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 36% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at WMU were White. Approximately 63% of graduates fell into 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 general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 66 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 8 |
WMU granted 72 bachelor’s degrees in biomedical sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 68% to women and 32% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (60%).
WMU granted 32 bachelor’s completions in biology/biological sciences, general recently — 56% to women and 44% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (72%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at WMU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 17 |
| Doctoral Degrees in General Biology | 9 |
