Compare 25 Biology, General. programs in Michigan. Average earnings: $46,887.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Biology, General tells a different story. Across 25 programs, earnings range from $39,967 to $95,564—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
University of Detroit Mercy's Biology program leads with graduates earning $95,564, more than double the state average of $46,887. Michigan State follows at $58,207, while Adrian College reaches $56,722—demonstrating that program-level factors drive outcomes across different institution types.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | University Of Detroit MercyPrivate | $95,564 | 92 | $23,250 | Excellent | $22,484 | Good |
| #2 | $58,207 | 412 | $23,250 | Good | $37,401 | High | |
| #3 | Adrian CollegePrivate | $56,722 | 19 | $27,000 | Good | $38,405 | High |
| #4 | Ferris State UniversityPublic | $54,199 | 79 | $21,000 | Good | $14,849 | Manageable |
| #5 | $53,340 | 44 | $25,000 | Good | $12,953 | Manageable | |
| #6 | $50,721 | 51 | $27,000 | Manageable | $23,103 | High | |
| #7 | $49,941 | 65 | $25,000 | Manageable | $18,264 | Challenging | |
| #8 | $49,895 | 100 | $22,500 | Good | $16,132 | Challenging | |
| #9 | $49,330 | 84 | $25,000 | Manageable | $16,878 | Challenging | |
| #10 | $49,044 | 148 | $26,188 | Manageable | $22,488 | High | |
| #11 | $47,288 | 178 | $19,500 | Good | $30,250 | High | |
| #12 | $46,396 | 112 | $21,474 | Manageable | $17,287 | Challenging | |
| #13 | Madonna UniversityPrivate | $46,127 | 25 | $23,000 | Manageable | $23,657 | High |
| #14 | Wayne State UniversityPublic | $45,757 | 170 | $21,250 | Manageable | $16,378 | Challenging |
| #15 | Calvin UniversityPrivate | $44,990 | 34 | $23,250 | Manageable | $33,900 | High |
| #16 | The University Of OlivetPrivate | $44,180 | 23 | $27,000 | Manageable | $23,700 | High |
| #17 | $42,578 | 327 | $24,500 | Manageable | $26,392 | High | |
| #18 | Albion CollegePrivate | $42,324 | 34 | $27,000 | Challenging | $32,317 | High |
| #19 | Oakland UniversityPublic | $40,707 | 152 | $22,750 | Manageable | $17,858 | High |
| #20 | $39,967 | 21 | $24,990 | Challenging | $29,300 | High | |
| #21 | Hope CollegePrivate | $39,132 | 36 | $26,800 | Challenging | $48,059 | High |
| #22 | Kalamazoo CollegePrivate | $37,579 | 40 | $26,077 | Challenging | $49,500 | High |
| #23 | Aquinas CollegePrivate | $37,395 | 14 | $23,000 | Challenging | $24,361 | High |
| #24 | Alma CollegePrivate | $25,596 | 26 | $27,000 | High | $45,109 | High |
| #25 | Spring Arbor UniversityPrivate | $25,194 | 5 | $26,375 | High | $18,988 | High |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
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