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Biology in Wisconsin

Biology Schools in Wisconsin

In 2022-2023, 2,029 students earned their Biology degrees in WI.

In terms of popularity, Biology is the 50th most popular major in the state out of a total 195 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Biology Majors in Wisconsin

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 36
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 16

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: 8.3%
  • Black or African American: 2.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.3%
  • White: 74.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.9%
  • Other Races: 5.5%
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Jobs for 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 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

Of all the students who attend this school, 79% get financial aid. 80% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,217.

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16 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
24,565 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.74 years to graduate. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,427. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

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Marquette University

Milwaukee
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
11,550 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $28,637. It takes the average student 4.23 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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7 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
15,314 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.72 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. A typical student attending UW Oshkosh will pay a net price of $14,899.

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Biology Careers in WI

Some of the careers biology majors go into include:

Job Title WI Job Growth WI Median Salary
Medical Scientists 15% $65,210
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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