General Biology at Southwestern Michigan College
What traits are you looking for in a school for General Biology, take a look at what Southwestern Michigan College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Southwestern Michigan College sits in Dowagiac, MI.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 3 general biology degrees were granted at Southwestern Michigan College.
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Online Class Availability at Southwestern Michigan College
Distance learning is available at Southwestern Michigan College. Of 2,000 students, 229 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 738 (37%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for General Biology graduates at Southwestern Michigan College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, General Biology graduates at Southwestern Michigan College are 67% women (2) and 33% men (1).
General Biology Associate’s Program at Southwestern Michigan College
Of the 3 associate’s general biology graduates at Southwestern Michigan College, 67% were women (2) and 33% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology associate’s degree recipients at Southwestern Michigan College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of General Biology associate’s degree recipients at Southwestern Michigan College, lower than the national average of 64%.*
*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 Southwestern Michigan College
The General Biology program at Southwestern Michigan College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biomedical Sciences | 3 |
Highest-Paying Careers for General Biology Graduates
Graduates of the General Biology program at Southwestern Michigan College pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for General Biology majors, 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.