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General Biology at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

If you plan to study General Biology, consider the program at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor sits in Ann Arbor, MI.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 317 general biology degrees were awarded at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor.

Online Class Availability at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Many students take online classes at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor. Of 52,855 students, 1,479 (3%) studied exclusively online and 4,583 (9%) took at least some classes online.

General Biology Rankings at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Use these rankings to compare University of Michigan-Ann Arbor’s General Biology program to other colleges that offer this major.

Earnings for General Biology Graduates from University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Students who complete University of Michigan-Ann Arbor’s General Biology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$24,623
2 years	$30,409
4 years	$47,288
5 years	$61,737

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, General Biology graduates from University of Michigan-Ann Arbor report median earnings of $47,288, compared with $92,481 for all University of Michigan-Ann Arbor graduates — about 49% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for General Biology graduates from University of Michigan-Ann Arbor stands at $20,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of General Biology graduates at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, General Biology graduates at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor are 74% women (234) and 26% men (83).

General Biology Bachelor’s Program at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Among the 316 bachelor’s general biology degrees awarded at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, 74% were women (233) and 26% were men (83).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	177
Hispanic / Latino	12
Black / African American	16
Asian	65
American Indian / Alaska Native	1
Two or More Races	18
International (Nonresident)	13
Unknown	14

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 35% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, lower than the national average of 47%.*

*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 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

The General Biology program at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Biology Studies	316
General Biomedical Sciences	1

Best-Paid Careers for General Biology Graduates

Those who complete General Biology program at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for General Biology graduates, 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

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.