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Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Michigan

5,652 students earned Biological & Biomedical Sciences degrees in Michigan in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Biological & Biomedical Sciences is the 6th most popular major in the state out of a total 38 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Biological & Biomedical Sciences Majors in Michigan

Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 4,630
Master’s Degree 583
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 237
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 237
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 237
Associate Degree 117
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 80
Post-Master’s Certificate 80
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 5
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 5
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 5

Gender Distribution

In Michigan, a biological and biomedical sciences major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of biological and biomedical sciences majors in Michigan is as follows:

  • Asian: 10.2%
  • Black or African American: 5.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.9%
  • White: 67.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.3%
  • Other Races: 7.2%
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Jobs for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Grads in Michigan

In this state, there are 78,120 people employed in jobs related to a biological and biomedical sciences degree, compared to 2,967,610 nationwide.

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Wages for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Jobs in Michigan

A typical salary for a biological and biomedical sciences grad in the state is $76,400, compared to a typical salary of $92,600 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Michigan that offer biological and biomedical sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

1,401 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
49,695 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 88% are considered full time. A typical student attending Michigan State will pay a net price of $19,058.

1,249 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
47,907 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $62,027 after earning their degree at this institution. This public school has an average net price of $14,878. The average student takes 4.16 years to complete their degree at U-M.

545 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
23,350 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.51 years to graduate. In their early career, GVSU grads earn an average salary of $42,033. 90% of students get financical aid.

274 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
26,241 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $13,962. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 60% are considered full time.

#5

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant
258 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
17,311 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,007. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 76%.

#6

Oakland University

Rochester Hills
212 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
18,552 Total Students

The average student takes 4.61 years to complete their degree at Oakland. 53% of the teachers are full time. 93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

190 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
19,887 Total Students

The average student takes 4.64 years to complete their degree at WMU. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $20,371. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

161 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
16,294 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 7.10% which is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $39,128 after graduation.

152 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
4,987 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $17,058. Graduates earn an average $56,293 after graduation.

138 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
8,783 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 70%. 92% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.75 years to graduate.

Biological & Biomedical Sciences Careers in MI

Some of the careers biological and biomedical sciences majors go into include:

Job Title MI Job Growth MI Median Salary
Statisticians 33% $78,300
Software Applications Developers 31% $87,880
Health Specialties Professors 25% $116,590
Biological Science Professors 15% $87,500
Epidemiologists 13% $74,000
Computer and Information Research Scientists 13% $103,470
Exercise Physiologists 12% $47,760
Medical Scientists 12% $58,250
Biochemists and Biophysicists 10% $69,290
Computer Workers 8% $73,650
Microbiologists 7% $56,460
High School Teachers 6% $62,040
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists 0% $66,320
Biological Scientists 0% $73,370

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to biological and biomedical sciences.

Major Annual Graduates in MI
Engineering 8,586
Computer & Information Sciences 5,071
Engineering Technologies 2,201
Mathematics & Statistics 1,331
Physical Sciences 1,288
Natural Resources & Conservation 964
Agriculture 673
Architecture/Urban Planning 423

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