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General Biology at Valparaiso University

If you plan to study General Biology, you may want to check out the program at Valparaiso University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Valparaiso University is in Valparaiso, IN.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 30 general biology graduations were recorded at Valparaiso University.

Studying Online at Valparaiso University

Online coursework is an option at Valparaiso University. Of 2,579 students, 112 (4%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 930 (36%) took at least some classes online.

General Biology Rankings at Valparaiso University

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

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Indiana	#16 of 28
Best Schools (Quality)	Indiana	#20 of 28
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#101 of 163
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#120 of 164
Best Value	Nationwide	#826 of 1,237
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#908 of 1,249

Earnings for General Biology Graduates from Valparaiso University

Those who finish Valparaiso University’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	$27,179
2 years	$28,236
3 years	$35,492
4 years	$50,744
5 years	$56,922

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, General Biology graduates from Valparaiso University earn a median of $50,744, compared with $66,064 for all Valparaiso University graduates — about 23% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for General Biology graduates from Valparaiso University comes in at $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of General Biology graduates at Valparaiso University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, General Biology graduates at Valparaiso University are 63% women (19) and 37% men (11).

General Biology Bachelor’s Program at Valparaiso University

Of the 30 bachelor’s general biology graduates at Valparaiso University, 63% were women (19) and 37% were men (11).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	23
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	2
Asian	1
Two or More Races	1
Unknown	2

Minority students account for 17% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Valparaiso University, lower than 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 Valparaiso University

This General Biology program at Valparaiso University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Biology Studies	30

Best-Paid Careers for General Biology Graduates

Those who complete General Biology program at Valparaiso University work across a variety of fields. Here 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

More about our data sources and methodologies.