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2023 Best General Biology Master's Degree Schools in Michigan

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Finding the Best General Biology Master's Degree School for You

General Biology is the #56 most popular major in Michigan with 126 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Grad Degree Search has developed this Best General Biology Master's Degree Schools in Michigan ranking. Our analysis looked at 10 schools in Michigan to see which master's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

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2023 Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan

The colleges and universities below are the best for biology majors pursuing a master's degree.

Top 10 Best General Biology Master's Degree Schools

#1

Michigan State University

East Lansing, MI

Our 2023 rankings named Michigan State University the best school in Michigan for general biology students working on their master’s degree. Located in the small city of East Lansing, Michigan State is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Western Michigan University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan list. Located in the city of Kalamazoo, WMU is a public college with a large student population.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Michigan Technological University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan list. Located in the town of Houghton, Michigan Tech is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Grand Valley State University is a great place for general biology students working on their master’s degree. GVSU is a very large public school located in the large suburb of Allendale.

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#5

Oakland University

Rochester Hills, MI

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Oakland University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan list. Oakland is a large public school located in the large suburb of Rochester Hills.

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With a ranking of #6, Eastern Michigan University did quite well on this year’s best schools for general biology students working on their master’s degree. Located in the suburb of Ypsilanti, Eastern Michigan is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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#7

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, MI

Central Michigan University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree general biology programs. Located in the distant town of Mount Pleasant, Central Michigan is a public college with a large student population.

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University of Michigan - Flint came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan ranking. Located in the city of Flint, UM Flint is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

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Northern Michigan University ranked #9 on this year’s Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan list. Northern Michigan University is a moderately-sized public school located in the remote town of Marquette.

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#10

Wayne State University

Detroit, MI

Wayne State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for general biology students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in the city of Detroit, Wayne State is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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Best General Biology Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best General Biology Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Illinois 441
Ohio 328
Indiana 200
Wisconsin 58

General Biology is one of 14 different types of programs to choose from.

Majors Similar to Biology

Related Major Annual Graduates
Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology 3,221
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 2,488
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 2,290
Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology 1,964
Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) 1,922

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 10 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

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