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General Biology Schools in Indiana

1,769 students earned Biology degrees in Indiana in the 2020-2021 year.

A General Biology major is the 12th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of General Biology Majors in Indiana

Biology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,522
Master’s Degree 145
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 50
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 50
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 50
Associate Degree 43
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 5
Post-Master’s Certificate 5
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 4
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 4
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 4

Gender Distribution

In Indiana, a biology major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of biology majors in Indiana is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.9%
  • Black or African American: 4.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.2%
  • White: 71.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.2%
  • Other Races: 4.9%
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Jobs for General Biology Grads in Indiana

In this state, there are 25,180 people employed in jobs related to a biology degree, compared to 1,333,410 nationwide.

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Wages for General Biology Jobs in Indiana

Biology grads earn an average of $67,870 in the state and $89,150 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Indiana that offer biology degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

291 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
43,064 Total Students

In their early career, IU Bloomington grads earn an average salary of $47,001. The full-time teacher rate is 87%. It takes the average student 4.18 years to graduate.

251 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
46,655 Total Students

The average student takes 4.34 years to complete their degree at Purdue. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.70%. Of all the students who attend this school, 61% get financial aid.

193 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
29,390 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. The average student takes 4.56 years to complete their degree at IUPUI. The 4.20% student loan default rate is lower than average.

141 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
21,597 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. The 4.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 81%.

81 Degrees in Major Awarded
97% Graduation Rate
12,809 Total Students

The average student takes 4.05 years to complete their degree at Notre Dame. Graduates earn an average $76,123 after graduation. 68% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#6

Marian University

Indianapolis
78 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
3,706 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. An average student at Marian will pay a net price of $19,266. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $45,860 a year.

71 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
9,363 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.69 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 82% of students receive it. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $38,320 a year.

56 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
8,093 Total Students

In their early career, PFW grads earn an average salary of $35,882. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 96% are considered full time.

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
10,203 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,717 after earning their degree at this institution. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.45 years to graduate.

#9

Butler University

Indianapolis
46 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
5,544 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

General Biology Careers in IN

Some of the careers biology majors go into include:

Job Title IN Job Growth IN Median Salary
Biological Science Professors 14% $85,260
Medical Scientists 11% $0
Biological Scientists 8% $68,110
High School Teachers 7% $50,420
Natural Sciences Managers 5% $54,350

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to biology.

Major Annual Graduates in IN
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 388
Biochemistry & Biophysics 346
Other Biological Sciences 203
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 100
Genetics 77
Ecology & Systematics Biology 59
Biotechnology 58
Zoology 55

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