Here is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how BSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in general biology.
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BSU is a solid choice among schools offering general biology. In particular, it placed #388 out of 1,249 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #10 in Indiana.
During the most recent reporting year, Ball State University handed out 128 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology students who finish a bachelor’s at BSU earn a median of $42,013 a year. This is below $53,575, the median for all majors at BSU.
To complete a bachelor’s at BSU, general biology students accumulate a median of $24,333 in student loans. This is lower than $24,488, the typical median for all majors at BSU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,628 | $27,496 |
| Fees | $2,134 | $2,134 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 27% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 73% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at BSU are White. Roughly 73% of graduates fell into 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 general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 93 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 9 |
In the most recent graduating class, 43% of general biology master’s degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The majority of general biology master’s degree graduates at BSU were White. Approximately 79% of graduates 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 general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the general biology majors at Ball State University.
This general biology program at BSU breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 142 |
BSU awarded 142 completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 71% to women and 29% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (73%).