Biology Studies at Western Michigan University

We'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, and more. Also, learn how WMU ranks among other schools offering degrees in biological sciences.

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Biology Studies Degrees Available at WMU

WMU Biological Sciences Rankings

The bachelor's program at WMU was ranked #179 on College Factual's Best Schools for biological sciences list. It is also ranked #4 in Michigan.

Ranking Type	Rank
Highest Paid Doctor’s Degree Biology Studies Graduates	22
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies	24
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies	50
Best Biology Studies Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	51
Highest Paid Master’s Degree Biology Studies Graduates	52
Best Biology Studies Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	58
Best Biology Studies Master’s Degree Schools	61
Best Biology Studies Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	62
Best Biology Studies Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans	63
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies (Income Over $110k)	67
Best Value Colleges for Biology Studies	71
Best Biology Studies Colleges for Veterans	78
Best Biology Studies Graduate Degree Schools	78
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies (With Aid)	78
Best Biology Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools	80
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies (Income $0-$30k)	81
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies	82
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies (Income $30-$48k)	85
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies (Income $75-$110k)	86
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies (Income $48-$75k)	87
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Biology Studies	90
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies (Income Over $110k)	98
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies (Income $0-$30k)	107
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies (Income $30-$48k)	124
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies (Income $48-$75k)	138
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies (Income $75-$110k)	142
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies (With Aid)	146
Best Biology Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools	159
Best Biology Studies Schools	179
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies (Income Over $110k)	193
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Biology Studies Graduates	208
Highest Paid Biology Studies Graduates	212
Best Value Colleges for Biology Studies (Income Over $110k)	214
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies (Income $0-$30k)	230
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies (Income $30-$48k)	248
Best Value Colleges for Biology Studies (Income $0-$30k)	249
Best Value Colleges for Biology Studies (Income $30-$48k)	270
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies (Income $75-$110k)	273
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies (Income $48-$75k)	276
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies (With Aid)	281
Best Value Colleges for Biology Studies (Income $48-$75k)	295
Best Value Colleges for Biology Studies (With Aid)	303
Best Value Colleges for Biology Studies (Income $75-$110k)	303

Popularity of Biological Sciences at WMU

During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Michigan University handed out 35 bachelor's degrees in biology studies. This is a decrease of 22% over the previous year when 45 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 23 students received their master’s degree in biological sciences from WMU. This makes it the #24 most popular school for biological sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in biological sciences in 2021, making the school the #112 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

Biological Sciences Student Diversity at WMU

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biological sciences majors at Western Michigan University.

WMU Biology Studies Bachelor’s Program

For the most recent academic year available, 20% of biological sciences bachelor's degrees went to men and 80% went to women.

The majority of the students with this major are white. About 77% 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 sciences.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	0
Black or African American	2
Hispanic or Latino	1
White	27
Non-Resident Aliens	3
Other Races	2

WMU Biology Studies Master’s Program

For the most recent academic year available, 39% of biological sciences master's degrees went to men and 61% went to women.

The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% 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 sciences.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	0
Black or African American	2
Hispanic or Latino	0
White	17
Non-Resident Aliens	3
Other Races	1

Related Major	Annual Graduates
General Biomedical Sciences	95

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References

National Center for Education Statistics
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