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General Biology Schools in Wisconsin

In 2020-2021, 58 students earned their Biology degrees in WI.

As a degree choice, General Biology is the 50th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of General Biology Majors in Wisconsin

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 47
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 11
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 11
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 11

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 10.3%
  • Black or African American: 3.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.7%
  • White: 79.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.7%
  • Other Races: 3.4%
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Jobs for General Biology Grads in Wisconsin

23,680 people in the state and 1,333,410 in the nation are employed in jobs related to biology.

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Wages for General Biology Jobs in Wisconsin

In this state, biology grads earn an average of $73,520. Nationwide, they make an average of $89,150.

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There are 4 colleges in Wisconsin that offer biology degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
10,531 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.48 years. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $44,674 a year. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.50%.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
24,565 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $41,703 after earning their degree at this institution. 78% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

#3

Marquette University

Milwaukee
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
11,550 Total Students

60% of the teachers are full time. This private school has an average net price of $30,380. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
15,314 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.72 years to graduate. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,295 a year. 74% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

General Biology Careers in WI

Some of the careers biology majors go into include:

Job Title WI Job Growth WI Median Salary
Natural Sciences Managers 18% $98,510
Medical Scientists 15% $65,210
Biological Scientists 14% $70,540
Biological Science Professors 11% $69,790
High School Teachers 3% $56,700

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

Major Annual Graduates in WI
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 40
Genetics 36
Microbiology Science & Immunology 34
Biochemistry & Biophysics 33
Biotechnology 26
Zoology 23
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 20
Ecology & Systematics Biology 15

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