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Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Michigan

In 2020-2021, 900 students earned their Biological & Biomedical Sciences degrees in MI.

In terms of popularity, Biological & Biomedical Sciences is the 8th most popular major in the state out of a total 31 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Biological & Biomedical Sciences Majors in Michigan

Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 583
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 237
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 237
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 237
Post-Master’s Certificate 80
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 80

Gender Distribution

In Michigan, a biological and biomedical sciences major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of biological and biomedical sciences majors in Michigan is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.8%
  • Black or African American: 5.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.6%
  • White: 53.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 20.0%
  • Other Races: 6.7%
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Jobs for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Grads in Michigan

78,120 people in the state and 2,967,610 in the nation are employed in jobs related to biological and biomedical sciences.

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Wages for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Jobs in Michigan

In this state, biological and biomedical sciences grads earn an average of $76,400. Nationwide, they make an average of $92,600.

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There are 10 colleges in Michigan that offer biological and biomedical sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

425 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
47,907 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,878. It takes the average student 4.16 years to graduate.

172 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
49,695 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. The average student takes 4.35 years to complete their degree at Michigan State. 71% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

69 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
26,241 Total Students

The average student takes 4.73 years to complete their degree at Wayne State. The student loan default rate is 5.10% which is lower than average. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,962.

65 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
23,350 Total Students

The 2.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,356.

#5

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant
33 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
17,311 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This public school has an average net price of $16,007. In their early career, Central Michigan grads earn an average salary of $42,092.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
16,294 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 99%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,127.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
19,887 Total Students

A typical student attending WMU will pay a net price of $20,371. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 82% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.64 years to graduate.

#8

Oakland University

Rochester Hills
29 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
18,552 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 53% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.61 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
6,873 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. A typical student attending Michigan Tech will pay a net price of $15,384.

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

The average student takes 4.52 years to complete their degree at Northern Michigan University. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 74% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,323 a year.

Biological & Biomedical Sciences Careers in MI

Some of the careers biological and biomedical sciences majors go into include:

Job Title MI Job Growth MI Median Salary
Statisticians 33% $78,300
Software Applications Developers 31% $87,880
Health Specialties Professors 25% $116,590
Biological Science Professors 15% $87,500
Epidemiologists 13% $74,000
Computer and Information Research Scientists 13% $103,470
Exercise Physiologists 12% $47,760
Medical Scientists 12% $58,250
Biochemists and Biophysicists 10% $69,290
Computer Workers 8% $73,650
Microbiologists 7% $56,460
High School Teachers 6% $62,040
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists 0% $66,320
Biological Scientists 0% $73,370

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to biological and biomedical sciences.

Major Annual Graduates in MI
Engineering 3,043
Computer & Information Sciences 1,053
Physical Sciences 415
Mathematics & Statistics 410
Engineering Technologies 328
Architecture/Urban Planning 253
Natural Resources & Conservation 243
Agriculture 212

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