Biology Studies at Ball State University
If you are interested in studying Biology Studies, you may want to check out the program at Ball State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Ball State University is in Muncie, IN.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 142 biology studies degrees were awarded at Ball State University.
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Online Class Availability at Ball State University
Many students take online classes at Ball State University. Of 21,089 students, 5,957 (28%) studied exclusively online and 7,416 (35%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Biology Studies graduates at Ball State University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Biology Studies graduates at Ball State University are 71% women (101) and 29% men (41).
Biology Studies Bachelor’s Program at Ball State University
Of the 128 bachelor’s biology studies degrees awarded at Ball State University, 73% were women (93) and 27% were men (35).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biology Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Ball State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 93 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 9 |
| Black / African American | 7 |
| Asian | 9 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 6 |
Minority students account for 22% of Biology Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Ball State University, lower than the national average of 48%.*
Biology Studies Master’s Program at Ball State University
Among the 14 master’s biology studies degrees awarded at Ball State University, 57% were women (8) and 43% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biology Studies master’s degree recipients at Ball State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 11 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Minority students account for 7% of Biology Studies master’s degree recipients at Ball State University, below the national average of 31%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Biology Studies Graduates
Graduates of the Biology Studies program at Ball State University pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Biology Studies majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Food Science Technicians | $100,898 |
| Biological Technicians | $100,160 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | $100,077 |
| Life Scientists, All Other | $97,541 |
| Bioinformatics Scientists | $92,484 |
| Forensic Science Technicians | $85,117 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $79,550 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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