General Biology at University of Wisconsin-Platteville
If you plan to study General Biology, you may want to check out the program at University of Wisconsin-Platteville. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Wisconsin-Platteville is located in Platteville, WI.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 73 general biology degrees were granted at University of Wisconsin-Platteville.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Many students take online classes at University of Wisconsin-Platteville. Of 6,389 students, 845 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,220 (19%) took at least some classes online.
General Biology Rankings at University of Wisconsin-Platteville
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Wisconsin-Platteville’s General Biology program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Wisconsin | #4 of 26 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Wisconsin | #5 of 26 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #27 of 164 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #32 of 163 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #228 of 1,249 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #392 of 1,237 |
Earnings for General Biology Graduates from University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Students who complete University of Wisconsin-Platteville’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 | $30,941 |
| 2 years | $30,650 |
| 3 years | $41,587 |
| 4 years | $49,171 |
| 5 years | $52,129 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, General Biology graduates from University of Wisconsin-Platteville earn a median of $49,171, compared with $65,322 for all University of Wisconsin-Platteville graduates — about 25% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for General Biology graduates from University of Wisconsin-Platteville comes in at $22,010.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of General Biology graduates at University of Wisconsin-Platteville, by degree type.
Program-wide, General Biology graduates at University of Wisconsin-Platteville are 78% women (57) and 22% men (16).
General Biology Bachelor’s Program at University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Of the 73 bachelor’s general biology degrees awarded at University of Wisconsin-Platteville, 78% were women (57) and 22% were men (16).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Platteville.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 67 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 8% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Platteville, 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-Platteville
The General Biology program at University of Wisconsin-Platteville breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology Studies | 73 |
Top-Paying Careers for General Biology Graduates
Graduates of the General Biology program at University of Wisconsin-Platteville pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying 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
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