General Biology at Saginaw Valley State University
If you plan to study General Biology, consider the program at Saginaw Valley State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Saginaw Valley State University sits in University Center, MI.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 20 general biology degrees were awarded at Saginaw Valley State University.
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Online Class Availability at Saginaw Valley State University
Many students take online classes at Saginaw Valley State University. Of 6,822 students, 485 (7%) studied exclusively online and 2,640 (39%) took at least some classes online.
General Biology Rankings at Saginaw Valley State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Saginaw Valley State University’s General Biology program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Michigan | #9 of 27 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #12 of 27 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #42 of 163 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #83 of 164 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #450 of 1,237 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #670 of 1,249 |
Earnings for General Biology Graduates from Saginaw Valley State University
Graduates of Saginaw Valley State University’s General Biology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $26,111 |
| 2 years | $28,236 |
| 3 years | $44,590 |
| 4 years | $49,941 |
| 5 years | $58,704 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, General Biology graduates from Saginaw Valley State University earn a median of $49,941, compared with $56,617 for all Saginaw Valley State University graduates — about 12% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for General Biology graduates from Saginaw Valley State University comes in at $24,932.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of General Biology graduates at Saginaw Valley State University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, General Biology graduates at Saginaw Valley State University are 75% women (15) and 25% men (5).
General Biology Bachelor’s Program at Saginaw Valley State University
Among the 20 bachelor’s general biology degrees awarded at Saginaw Valley State University, 75% were women (15) and 25% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Saginaw Valley State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 16 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 15% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Saginaw Valley State University, lower than the national average of 47%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific General Biology Concentrations at Saginaw Valley State University
This General Biology program at Saginaw Valley State University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology Studies | 20 |
Best-Paid Careers for General Biology Graduates
Students who finish General Biology program at Saginaw Valley State University pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for General Biology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $111,314 |
| 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 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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