General Biology at Western Michigan University
If you plan to study general biology, take a look at what Western Michigan University has to offer and decide if the program is a good match for you. Get started with the following essential facts.WMU is located in Kalamazoo, Michigan and has a total student population of 19,887.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in General Biology section at the bottom of this page.
WMU General Biology Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in Biology
- Master’s Degree in Biology
WMU General Biology Rankings
There were 2 students who received their doctoral degrees in biology, making the school the #145 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Biology Student Demographics at WMU
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Western Michigan University.
WMU General Biology Master’s Program
Of the students who received a biology master's degree from WMU, 70% were white. This is above average for this degree on the natiowide level.
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a master's in biology.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 7 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Concentrations Within General Biology
If you plan to be a biology major, you may want to focus your studies on one of the following concentrations. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Western Michigan University. A concentration may not be available for your level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Biology Studies | 25 |
Related Majors
Careers That Biology Grads May Go Into
A degree in biology can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for MI, the home state for Western Michigan University.
| Occupation | Jobs in MI | Average Salary in MI |
|---|---|---|
| High School Teachers | 24,130 | $62,950 |
| Medical Scientists | 2,550 | $67,960 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | 1,570 | $113,840 |
| Biological Science Professors | 1,240 | $91,770 |
| Biological Scientists | 450 | $75,110 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By TheKuLeR under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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