by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Ball State ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at Ball State was ranked #178 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #5 in Indiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 177 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 178 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Ball State University handed out 137 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 8% over the previous year when 127 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 14 students received their master’s degree in biology from Ball State. This makes it the #110 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Ball State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,248 a year. This is higher than $32,337, which is the national median for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Ball State, biology students borrow a median amount of $28,494 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,650 for all biology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at Ball State is $319 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Ball State paid an average of $1,118 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $336 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,688 | $26,696 |
| Fees | $2,070 | $2,070 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,360 | $1,360 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,064 | $12,064 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,552 | $2,552 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 137 students earned a bachelor's degree in biology from Ball State. About 70% of these graduates were women and the other 30% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 77% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ball State University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 105 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Ball State does not offer an online option for its biology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Ball State Online Learning page.
Biology majors graduating with a master's degree from Ball State make a median salary of $44,179 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all biology graduates with a master's is $43,317.
Of the 20 students who graduated with a Master’s in biology from Ball State in 2022, 45% were men and 55% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Ball State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 90% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ball State University with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Ball State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biotechnology | 12 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.