by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in biological & biomedical sciences at WMU. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #3 out of 3 schools (Graduate Certificate level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks WMU highly for biological & biomedical sciences, coming in at #623 out of 1,362 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools | 623 of 1,362 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Michigan | 11 of 29 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 82 of 180 |
The following degree levels are offered in biological & biomedical sciences at WMU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 121 |
| Master’s | 25 |
| Doctoral | 9 |
| Graduate Certificate | 10 |
The biological & biomedical sciences field at WMU covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
During the most recent reporting year, Western Michigan University conferred 25 master’s degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.
WMU ranks competitively among schools offering biological & biomedical sciences at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #4 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
In the most recent graduating class, 40% of biological & biomedical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The majority of biological & biomedical sciences master’s degree graduates at WMU were White. Roughly 56% 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 master’s in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 1 |
During the most recent reporting year, Western Michigan University handed out 9 doctoral degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.
WMU has not been ranked for biological & biomedical sciences at the doctoral level.
Among recent graduates, 56% of biological & biomedical sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 44% went to women.
The majority of biological & biomedical sciences doctoral degree graduates at WMU were White. Roughly 67% 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 doctoral in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Western Michigan University awarded 10 graduate certificate degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.
WMU holds a strong position among schools offering biological & biomedical sciences at the graduate certificate level. Its best result was #3 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| College Major Top Ranked | 3 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 6 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 24 |
In the most recent graduating class, 50% of biological & biomedical sciences graduate certificate degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of biological & biomedical sciences graduate certificate degree graduates at WMU are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 80% 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 graduate certificate in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at WMU. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 121 |