Best Biology Programs in Michigan (2026)
Biology programs in Michigan are often the gateway to medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, and biomedical research. The schools below are ranked by Biology program strength, MCAT/GRE prep support, and net price.
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#1
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI
Net Price
$14,362/yr
Median Earnings
$92,832
Grad Rate
93%
Biology Share
9.6%
#2
Kalamazoo College
Kalamazoo, MI
Net Price
$20,784/yr
Median Earnings
$66,766
Grad Rate
75%
Biology Share
25.3%
#3
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
Net Price
$21,322/yr
Median Earnings
$74,168
Grad Rate
81%
Biology Share
12.8%
#4
Kettering University
Flint, MI
Net Price
$29,797/yr
Median Earnings
$96,136
Grad Rate
72%
Biology Share
1.3%
#5
University of Detroit Mercy
Detroit, MI
Net Price
$13,469/yr
Median Earnings
$74,106
Grad Rate
70%
Biology Share
18.4%
#6
Hope College
Holland, MI
Net Price
$26,392/yr
Median Earnings
$65,961
Grad Rate
79%
Biology Share
8.9%
#7
Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI
Net Price
$13,446/yr
Median Earnings
$84,681
Grad Rate
69%
Biology Share
2.2%
#8
Calvin University
Grand Rapids, MI
Net Price
$21,122/yr
Median Earnings
$60,411
Grad Rate
75%
Biology Share
6.6%
#9
Albion College
Albion, MI
Net Price
$14,673/yr
Median Earnings
$64,083
Grad Rate
59%
Biology Share
13.5%
#10
Lawrence Technological University
Southfield, MI
Net Price
$33,466/yr
Median Earnings
$78,800
Grad Rate
60%
Biology Share
0.8%
#11
Andrews University
Berrien Springs, MI
Net Price
$29,164/yr
Median Earnings
$59,582
Grad Rate
71%
Biology Share
6.4%
#12
University of Michigan-Dearborn
Dearborn, MI
Net Price
$7,863/yr
Median Earnings
$66,897
Grad Rate
59%
Biology Share
8.8%
#13
Alma College
Alma, MI
Net Price
$24,918/yr
Median Earnings
$59,874
Grad Rate
65%
Biology Share
9.2%
#14
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI
Net Price
$16,495/yr
Median Earnings
$60,120
Grad Rate
66%
Biology Share
7.8%
#15
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI
Net Price
$17,201/yr
Median Earnings
$59,879
Grad Rate
59%
Biology Share
6.2%
#16
Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI
Net Price
$11,815/yr
Median Earnings
$63,565
Grad Rate
58%
Biology Share
4.3%
#17
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI
Net Price
$11,212/yr
Median Earnings
$59,525
Grad Rate
59%
Biology Share
5.0%
#18
Aquinas College
Grand Rapids, MI
Net Price
$21,630/yr
Median Earnings
$53,667
Grad Rate
61%
Biology Share
6.2%
#19
Madonna University
Livonia, MI
Net Price
$14,792/yr
Median Earnings
$60,349
Grad Rate
56%
Biology Share
4.4%
#20
Spring Arbor University
Spring Arbor, MI
Net Price
$19,227/yr
Median Earnings
$56,715
Grad Rate
63%
Biology Share
1.6%
#21
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI
Net Price
$13,902/yr
Median Earnings
$57,828
Grad Rate
58%
Biology Share
3.2%
#22
Cornerstone University
Grand Rapids, MI
Net Price
$18,028/yr
Median Earnings
$52,119
Grad Rate
62%
Biology Share
3.2%
#23
Adrian College
Adrian, MI
Net Price
$31,986/yr
Median Earnings
$56,860
Grad Rate
50%
Biology Share
8.0%
#24
Concordia University Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI
Net Price
$29,819/yr
Median Earnings
$61,992
Grad Rate
48%
Biology Share
5.0%
#25
Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI
Net Price
$12,759/yr
Median Earnings
$51,936
Grad Rate
53%
Biology Share
8.1%
Why a Biology degree?
Biology is the standard pre-med major. Research opportunities and pre-health advising at the undergraduate level meaningfully affect medical school admission rates.
Common career paths: Pre-Med (with med school) · Biomedical Researcher · Genetic Counselor · Pharmaceutical Scientist · Public Health Specialist
Typical starting salary range: $50,000–$85,000
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