University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Cell / Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences: earnings, debt & careers

Cell / Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences graduates of University of Michigan-Ann Arbor earn a median $68,042 four years after graduating ($28,062 after one year), with median federal loan debt of $20,422. That is $0 above the U.S. median for Cell / Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences graduates ($68,042 across 35 colleges), and ranks 1st of 2 Michigan colleges.

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Earnings, 4 years after graduating
$68,042

U.S. median for this major: $68,042.

College Scorecard field of study; 38 graduates with earnings reported. A small group, so treat this figure with caution

Earnings, 1 year after
$28,062

Median for graduates who received federal aid.

College Scorecard field of study

Median debt at graduation
$20,422

About 30% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $21,000.

College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)

What your family pays
$13,138 /yr

Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.

Sticker price $34,654. College Scorecard.

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Cell / Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences: pay against the field, and payback

Same major, other colleges

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor graduates$68,042

Fewer than 3 Michigan colleges report earnings for this major, so there is no state median.

U.S. median (35 colleges)$68,042 (+$0)

Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.

Cell / Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →

Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income

Uses University of Michigan-Ann Arbor's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.

Family incomeNet price / yrCost to finishYears to pay back
$0–30k$1,043$4,308under 1 year
$30–48k$1,878$7,756under 1 year
$48–75k$4,895$20,216under 1 year
$75–110k$10,869$44,8891.3 years
$110k+$26,517$109,5153.2 years

Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.1 years, the average time graduates took (82% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Cell / Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences graduates 4 years after graduating ($68,042) minus $33,411 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MI (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $34,631 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method

College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.

Cell / Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences at Michigan colleges

Every Michigan college we cover that reports Cell / Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.

RankCollegeEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debtAvg. net priceGraduation
1University of Michigan-Ann Arbor$68,042$20,422$13,13893%
2Grand Valley State University$63,043—$16,31767%

2 more Michigan colleges offer Cell / Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences but have too few graduates to report earnings.

Careers for Cell / Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences graduates

Natural Sciences Managers

Ann Arbor area$144,200
Michigan$129,070
U.S.$167,220

Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +8.2% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.

Biological Technicians

Ann Arbor area$52,110
Michigan$51,070
U.S.$57,510

Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +7.4% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.

Microbiologists

Ann Arbor area$109,070
Michigan$78,680
U.S.$87,990

Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +6.2% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.

BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.

What families pay at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, by income

School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.

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University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Cell / Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences questions

How much do University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Cell / Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences graduates earn?

Cell / Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences graduates of University of Michigan-Ann Arbor earn a median $68,042 four years after graduating and $28,062 one year after. The U.S. median for Cell / Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences graduates across 35 colleges is $68,042.

How much debt do University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Cell / Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences graduates have?

The median federal loan debt for Cell / Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences graduates of University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is $20,422, about 30% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $21,000.

Where does University of Michigan-Ann Arbor rank for Cell / Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences in Michigan?

Of 2 Michigan colleges reporting Cell / Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences graduate earnings, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor ranks 1st, the highest.

What jobs do Cell / Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences graduates get?

A common career is natural sciences managers, with a median wage of $144,200 in the Ann Arbor, MI area and $167,220 nationally. Others include biological technicians and microbiologists.

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