by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in general biology at WMU. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #3 out of 5 schools (Master’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 #629 out of 1,273 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 629 of 1,273 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Michigan | 9 of 27 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 78 of 165 |
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 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Western Michigan University conferred 17 master’s degrees in general biology.
WMU is a solid choice among schools offering general biology at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan | 3 |
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 16 |
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools | 136 |
For the most recent academic year available, 35% of general biology master’s degrees went to men and 65% went to women.
The largest share of general biology master’s degree graduates at WMU are White. About 65% 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 general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
WMU awarded 17 master’s completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 65% to women and 35% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (65%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Western Michigan University conferred 9 doctoral degrees in general biology.
WMU is not yet ranked for general biology at the doctoral level.
For the most recent academic year available, 56% of general biology doctoral degrees went to men and 44% went to women.
The majority of general biology doctoral degree graduates at WMU are 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 general biology.
| 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 |
WMU awarded 9 doctoral completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 44% to women and 56% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (67%).
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at WMU. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in General Biology | 104 |