General Biology at Indiana University-Bloomington
If you plan to study General Biology, take a look at what Indiana University-Bloomington. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Indiana University-Bloomington is located in Bloomington, IN.
During the most recent reporting year, 268 general biology degrees were granted at Indiana University-Bloomington.
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Online & Distance Learning at Indiana University-Bloomington
Distance learning is available at Indiana University-Bloomington. Among 48,424 students, 3,249 (7%) studied exclusively online and 17,945 (37%) took at least some classes online.
General Biology Rankings at Indiana University-Bloomington
These rankings give you a sense of how Indiana University-Bloomington’s General Biology program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #3 of 28 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #7 of 164 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #9 of 28 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #29 of 163 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #30 of 1,249 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #349 of 1,237 |
Earnings for General Biology Graduates from Indiana University-Bloomington
Those who finish Indiana University-Bloomington’s General Biology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $24,930 |
| 2 years | $29,250 |
| 3 years | $38,133 |
| 4 years | $56,288 |
| 5 years | $65,677 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, General Biology graduates from Indiana University-Bloomington take home a median $56,288, compared with $74,553 for all Indiana University-Bloomington graduates — about 24% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for General Biology graduates from Indiana University-Bloomington comes in at $20,500.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of General Biology graduates at Indiana University-Bloomington, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, General Biology graduates at Indiana University-Bloomington are 64% women (171) and 36% men (97).
General Biology Bachelor’s Program at Indiana University-Bloomington
Among the 265 bachelor’s general biology graduates at Indiana University-Bloomington, 63% were women (168) and 37% were men (97).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Indiana University-Bloomington.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 168 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 22 |
| Black / African American | 17 |
| Asian | 35 |
| Two or More Races | 19 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 35% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Indiana University-Bloomington, lower than the national average of 47%.*
General Biology Master’s Program at Indiana University-Bloomington
Among the 2 master’s general biology graduates at Indiana University-Bloomington, 100% were women (2) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology master’s degree recipients at Indiana University-Bloomington.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
*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 Indiana University-Bloomington
This General Biology program at Indiana University-Bloomington includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology Studies | 268 |
Highest-Paying Careers for General Biology Graduates
Students who finish General Biology program at Indiana University-Bloomington go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for General Biology majors, 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
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