Biological & Biomedical Sciences at Calvin University
If you plan to study Biological & Biomedical Sciences, consider the program at Calvin University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Calvin University sits in Grand Rapids, MI.
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Online & Distance Learning at Calvin University
Online coursework is an option at Calvin University. Of 3,681 students, 318 (9%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 108 (3%) took at least some classes online.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences Rankings at Calvin University
Rankings can help you compare Calvin University’s Biological & Biomedical Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #8 of 29 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #28 of 29 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #67 of 176 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #144 of 174 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #540 of 1,326 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #991 of 1,303 |
Earnings for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Graduates from Calvin University
Those who finish Calvin University’s Biological & Biomedical Sciences program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $24,079 |
| 2 years | $28,859 |
| 3 years | $34,877 |
| 4 years | $44,990 |
| 5 years | $62,988 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates from Calvin University earn a median of $44,990, compared with $55,815 for all Calvin University graduates — about 19% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates from Calvin University is $23,341.
Highest-Paying Careers for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Biological & Biomedical Sciences program at Calvin University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $159,837 |
| Cytotechnologists | $155,812 |
| Cytogenetic Technologists | $155,361 |
| Exercise Physiologists | $144,072 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Information Security Engineers | $142,543 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | $140,795 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Histotechnologists | $125,527 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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