Biology at Ferris State
Ferris State graduates about 82 biology majors a year, 4% of its graduating class. That puts it 580th of 692 schools we score for biology, a light program at 35 out of 100. Its current catalog lists 62 undergraduate courses in the field, more than 47% of the schools we've counted. Graduates in the major earn a median $57,000 four years out, about the national figure for the same major.
Around Ferris State
Where biology happens
Buildings on campus that fit the field: Ferris State University - College of Health Professions, Birkam Health Center, Ferris State University - Arts & Science Commons, Ferris State University - Science Building.
Named buildings on the campus map: Academic 45 · Student housing 34 · Dining 4 · Dorm 3 · Arts 2 · Athletics 1.
Nearby in the biology ranking
Other strong majors at Ferris State
- Health & pre-med fields 48 · #409
- Public policy & social work 47 · #290
- Communications & media 44 · #452
- Nursing 43 · #341
- Education 43 · #457
- Art, music & theater 42 · #539
How the score works
The score is out of 100 and compares Ferris State with every school we score in biology. It weighs the school's overall strength; how many students graduate in the major and what share of the class they are; research spending in the field (NSF); early pay against the same major nationally; how many courses the catalog lists; and test scores. 80+ is a standout program, 65+ strong, 45+ solid. Sources: US Department of Education (College Scorecard, IPEDS), NSF HERD, each school's current course catalog, OpenStreetMap and Wikimedia Commons.