General Biomedical Sciences at Western Michigan University
What traits are you looking for in a school for General Biomedical Sciences, consider the program at Western Michigan University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Western Michigan University is in Kalamazoo, MI.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 72 general biomedical sciences degrees were granted at Western Michigan University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Western Michigan University
Online coursework is an option at Western Michigan University. Among 16,744 students, 2,238 (13%) studied exclusively online and 7,676 (46%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of General Biomedical Sciences graduates at Western Michigan University, by degree type.
Program-wide, General Biomedical Sciences graduates at Western Michigan University are 68% women (49) and 32% men (23).
General Biomedical Sciences Bachelor’s Program at Western Michigan University
Among the 72 bachelor’s general biomedical sciences graduates at Western Michigan University, 68% were women (49) and 32% were men (23).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biomedical Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Michigan University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 43 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 9 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 5 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 8 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of General Biomedical Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Michigan University, 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.
Best-Paid Careers for General Biomedical Sciences Graduates
Those who complete General Biomedical Sciences program at Western Michigan University pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for General Biomedical Sciences majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $111,314 |
| Biological Technicians | $100,160 |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $41,048 |
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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