Best Online Biology Programs in Flint, MI (2026)

Flint, Michigan has 5 accredited schools offering biology programs, with tuition ranging from $6,845 to $15,460 per year for indexed programs. Flint has a population of about 80,835. Median household income is $36,194 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 13.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Michigan, the top-earning biology-related role is Medical Scientist at a median $84,310 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Biology Schools to Flint

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer biology programs near Flint, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Flint city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Flint. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

University of Michigan-Flint

Flint, MI 0.4 miles from Flint BOC Score 58.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,230
Avg net price $7,007/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 38

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Mott Community College

Flint, MI 1.0 miles from Flint BOC Score 38.0
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $32,538
Avg net price $5,687/yr
Tuition
In‑state$6,845
Out‑of‑state$11,460
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 73

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Michigan schools on the Michigan biology page.


Biology Wages Near Flint

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Michigan, statewide)
Medical Scientist$84,310
Biological Technician$51,070
Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist$79,150
Soil and Plant Scientist$65,390

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.


Flint at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population80,835Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$36,194Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+13.1%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)93.0 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited biology schools are near Flint, MI?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering biology programs near Flint. The closest is University of Michigan-Flint in Flint, MI (0.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Rochester University (37.1 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying biology roles in Michigan?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying biology-related roles in Michigan are: Medical Scientist ($84,310), Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist ($79,150), Soil and Plant Scientist ($65,390). Wages for Flint workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Burton instead of Flint?

Burton, MI is 4.2 miles from Flint and has its own set of local biology programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Flint an affordable place to study biology?

Flint’s median household income of $36,194 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Flint while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Michigan public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.


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Other Programs Available in Flint

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Data verified: July 30, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.