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Biology in Michigan

Biology Schools in Michigan

In 2022-2023, 2,624 students earned their Biology degrees in MI.

In terms of popularity, Biology is the 56th most popular major in the state out of a total 242 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Biology Majors in Michigan

Biology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 84
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 26
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 26
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 26
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2

Gender Distribution

In Michigan, a biology major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of biology majors in Michigan is as follows:

  • Asian: 9.8%
  • Black or African American: 4.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.0%
  • White: 68.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.1%
  • Other Races: 8.0%
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Jobs for Biology Grads in Michigan

There are 30,070 people in the state and 1,333,410 people in the nation working in biology jobs.

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Wages for Biology Jobs in Michigan

In this state, biology grads earn an average of $75,110. Nationwide, they make an average of $89,150.

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There are 10 colleges in Michigan that offer biology degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
19,887 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. The average student takes 4.64 years to complete their degree at WMU. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 64% are considered full time.

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Oakland University

Rochester Hills
20 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
18,552 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public school has an average net price of $12,614. The average student takes 4.61 years to complete their degree at Oakland.

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20 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
23,350 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 66%. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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14 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
6,873 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. It takes the average student 4.66 years to graduate.

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Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
17,311 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 76%. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.65 years.

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8 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
7,368 Total Students

A typical student attending Northern Michigan University will pay a net price of $16,723. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 70%.

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7 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
49,695 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 86% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $19,449.

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6 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
16,294 Total Students

A typical student attending Eastern Michigan will pay a net price of $15,472. 96% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.74 years.

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5 Degrees in Major Awarded
38% Graduation Rate
6,829 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. A typical student attending UM Flint will pay a net price of $10,658. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

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5 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
26,241 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $14,055. 58% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.73 years.

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Biology Careers in MI

Some of the careers biology majors go into include:

Job Title MI Job Growth MI Median Salary
Medical Scientists 12% $58,250
High School Teachers 6% $62,040

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to biology.

Major Annual Graduates in MI
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 139
Ecology & Systematics Biology 136
Biochemistry & Biophysics 94
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 91
Pharmacology & Toxicology 74
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 57
Genetics 46
Microbiology Science & Immunology 38

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