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General Biology at Marquette University

General Biology at Marquette University

What traits are you looking for in a school for General Biology, consider the program at Marquette University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Marquette University sits in Milwaukee, WI.

During the most recent reporting year, 178 general biology graduations were recorded at Marquette University.

Online & Distance Learning at Marquette University

Distance learning is available at Marquette University. Of 11,746 students, 546 (5%) studied exclusively online and 2,328 (20%) took at least some classes online.

General Biology Rankings at Marquette University

Use these rankings to compare Marquette University’s General Biology program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Wisconsin #4 of 26
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #16 of 164
Best Value Wisconsin #26 of 26
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #154 of 163
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #162 of 1,249
Best Value Nationwide #1067 of 1,237

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Wisconsin #4 of 26
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #16 of 164
Best Value Wisconsin #26 of 26
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #154 of 163
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #162 of 1,249
Best Value Nationwide #1067 of 1,237

Earnings for General Biology Graduates from Marquette University

Students who complete Marquette University’s General Biology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for General Biology at Marquette University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $23,625
2 years $33,352
3 years $48,399
4 years $66,072
5 years $78,304

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, General Biology graduates from Marquette University report median earnings of $66,072, compared with $77,992 for all Marquette University graduates — about 15% lower than the school-wide median.

General Biology earnings compared with all majors at Marquette University

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for General Biology graduates from Marquette University is $25,296.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of General Biology graduates at Marquette University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, General Biology graduates at Marquette University are 72% women (129) and 28% men (49).

General Biology Bachelor’s Program at Marquette University

Among the 171 bachelor’s general biology graduates at Marquette University, 74% were women (127) and 26% were men (44).

Marquette University gender breakdown of General Biology Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Marquette University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 111
Hispanic / Latino 25
Black / African American 6
Asian 21
American Indian / Alaska Native 1
Two or More Races 2
International (Nonresident) 2
Unknown 3
Racial-ethnic diversity of General Biology majors at Marquette University

Minority students account for 32% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Marquette University, below the national average of 47%.*

General Biology Doctoral Program at Marquette University

Of the 7 doctoral general biology degrees awarded at Marquette University, 29% were women (2) and 71% were men (5).

Marquette University gender breakdown of General Biology Doctoral degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology doctoral degree recipients at Marquette University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 4
Asian 1
International (Nonresident) 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of General Biology majors at Marquette University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 14% of General Biology doctoral degree recipients at Marquette University, lower than the national average of 26%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific General Biology Concentrations at Marquette University

This General Biology program at Marquette University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Biology Studies 44
General Biomedical Sciences 134

Best-Paid Careers for General Biology Graduates

Those who complete General Biology program at Marquette University pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for General Biology majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists $179,716
Natural Sciences Managers $132,227
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $111,314
Clinical Research Coordinators $110,931
Food Science Technicians $100,898
Biological Technicians $100,160
Molecular and Cellular Biologists $100,077
Life Scientists, All Other $97,541
Bioinformatics Scientists $92,484
Forensic Science Technicians $85,117

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