General Biology at University of Wisconsin-Madison
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University of Wisconsin-Madison is in Madison, WI.
During the most recent reporting year, 506 general biology graduations were recorded at University of Wisconsin-Madison.
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Online Class Availability at University of Wisconsin-Madison
Many students take online classes at University of Wisconsin-Madison. Among 51,044 students, 1,454 (3%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 10,996 (22%) took at least some classes online.
General Biology Rankings at University of Wisconsin-Madison
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Wisconsin-Madison’s General Biology program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Wisconsin | #1 of 26 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #4 of 164 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #9 of 1,249 |
| Best Value | Wisconsin | #10 of 26 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #46 of 163 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #424 of 1,237 |
Earnings for General Biology Graduates from University of Wisconsin-Madison
Those who finish University of Wisconsin-Madison’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 | $30,913 |
| 2 years | $28,598 |
| 3 years | $39,898 |
| 4 years | $56,314 |
| 5 years | $68,812 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, General Biology graduates from University of Wisconsin-Madison earn a median of $56,314, compared with $74,335 for all University of Wisconsin-Madison graduates — about 24% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for General Biology graduates from University of Wisconsin-Madison comes in at $20,500.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of General Biology graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, General Biology graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison are 64% women (326) and 36% men (180).
General Biology Bachelor’s Program at University of Wisconsin-Madison
Of the 393 bachelor’s general biology graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison, 66% were women (261) and 34% were men (132).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Madison.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 277 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 19 |
| Black / African American | 11 |
| Asian | 42 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 22 |
| International (Nonresident) | 14 |
| Unknown | 6 |
Minority students account for 24% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Madison, below 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 University of Wisconsin-Madison
This General Biology program at University of Wisconsin-Madison breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology Studies | 506 |
Highest-Paying Careers for General Biology Graduates
Those who complete General Biology program at University of Wisconsin-Madison work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks 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
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