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2023 Best General Biology Bachelor's Degree Schools in Indiana

19 Colleges
$27,375 Avg Salary
$24,167 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best General Biology Bachelor's Degree School for You

General Biology is the #12 most popular major in Indiana with 1,765 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

The Best General Biology Bachelor's Degree Schools in Indiana ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 19 schools in Indiana to see which bachelor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. To come up with a school's ranking, we analyzed numerous factors related to post-graduation wages, the quality of education offered by the school, average accumulated student debt, and more.

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2023 Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Indiana

The following schools top our list of the Best General Biology Bachelor's Degree Colleges.

Top 10 Best General Biology Bachelor's Degree Schools

#1

Purdue University - Main Campus

West Lafayette, IN

Our analysis found Purdue University - Main Campus to be the best school for general biology students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Indiana. Located in the city of West Lafayette, Purdue is a public college with a fairly large student population.

When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $298.

Full General Biology at Purdue University - Main Campus Report

#2

Franklin College

Franklin, IN

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Franklin College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Indiana list. Franklin College of Indiana is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Franklin.

Full General Biology at Franklin College Report

#3

Wabash College

Crawfordsville, IN

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Wabash College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Indiana list. Wabash is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Crawfordsville.

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#4

DePauw University

Greencastle, IN

Out of the 19 schools in Indiana that were part of this year’s ranking, DePauw University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the distant town of Greencastle, DePauw is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#5

Hanover College

Hanover, IN

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Hanover College is a great place for general biology students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the distant town of Hanover, Hanover is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, biology majors at Hanover accumulate an average of around $21,619 in student debt.

Full General Biology at Hanover College Report

#6

Saint Mary's College

Notre Dame, IN

Saint Mary’s College ranked #6 on this year’s Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Indiana list. Located in the large suburb of Notre Dame, St. Mary's College is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis ranked #7 on this year’s Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Indiana list. Located in the city of Indianapolis, IUPUI is a public school with a very large student population.

On average, biology graduates from IUPUI take out $23,859 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $181, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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University of Southern Indiana ranked #8 on this year’s Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Indiana list. Located in the midsize suburb of Evansville, USI is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

Full General Biology at University of Southern Indiana Report

Indiana University - Bloomington came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Indiana ranking. IU Bloomington is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Bloomington.

Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $282.

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#10

Valparaiso University

Valparaiso, IN

Valparaiso University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for general biology students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #10 on the list. Valpo is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Valparaiso.

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Best General Biology Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best General Biology Schools in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Michigan 2,795
Ohio 3,097
Illinois 2,864
Wisconsin 1,970

One of 14 majors within the area of study, general biology has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology 14,535
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 11,615
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 8,813
Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology 7,247
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 6,206

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 19 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

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