Biology Studies at Ferris State University
If you are interested in studying Biology Studies, you may want to check out the program at Ferris State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Ferris State University is in Big Rapids, MI.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 50 biology studies degrees were granted at Ferris State University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Ferris State University
Online coursework is an option at Ferris State University. Of 9,959 students, 1,655 (17%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,138 (32%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Biology Studies graduates at Ferris State University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Biology Studies graduates at Ferris State University are 78% women (39) and 22% men (11).
Biology Studies Bachelor’s Program at Ferris State University
Of the 50 bachelor’s biology studies graduates at Ferris State University, 78% were women (39) and 22% were men (11).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biology Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Ferris State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 33 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Asian | 4 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 34% of Biology Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Ferris State University, lower than the national average of 48%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Biology Studies Graduates
Those who complete Biology Studies program at Ferris State University pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Biology Studies graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Food Science Technicians | $100,898 |
| Biological Technicians | $100,160 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | $100,077 |
| Life Scientists, All Other | $97,541 |
| Bioinformatics Scientists | $92,484 |
| Forensic Science Technicians | $85,117 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $79,550 |
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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