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General Biology at Franklin College

If you are interested in studying General Biology, consider the program at Franklin College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Franklin College sits in Franklin, IN.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 15 general biology degrees were granted at Franklin College.

Online Class Availability at Franklin College

Franklin College delivers most coursework on campus; distance-education enrollment is limited.

General Biology Rankings at Franklin College

These rankings give you a sense of how Franklin College’s General Biology program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Indiana	#19 of 28
Best Schools (Quality)	Indiana	#21 of 28
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#117 of 163
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#124 of 164
Best Value	Nationwide	#884 of 1,237
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#923 of 1,249

Earnings for General Biology Graduates from Franklin College

Graduates of Franklin College’s General Biology program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$33,407
2 years	$24,421
5 years	$59,443

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for General Biology graduates from Franklin College stands at $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for General Biology graduates at Franklin College, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, General Biology graduates at Franklin College are 60% women (9) and 40% men (6).

General Biology Bachelor’s Program at Franklin College

Among the 15 bachelor’s general biology degrees awarded at Franklin College, 60% were women (9) and 40% were men (6).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Franklin College.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	13
Hispanic / Latino	1
Two or More Races	1

Minority students account for 13% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Franklin College, below the national average of 47%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific General Biology Concentrations at Franklin College

The General Biology program at Franklin College breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Biology Studies	8
General Biomedical Sciences	7

Best-Paid Careers for General Biology Graduates

Students who finish General Biology program at Franklin College pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for General Biology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists	$179,716
Natural Sciences Managers	$132,227
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$111,314
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

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

More about our data sources and methodologies.