by our College Data Analytics TeamHere 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 IPFW compares to other colleges that offer general biology.
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IPFW holds a strong position among schools offering general biology. In particular, it placed #779 out of 1,249 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #17 in Indiana.
During the most recent reporting year, Purdue University Fort Wayne handed out 50 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from IPFW report a median salary of $46,717 a year. This is below $53,873, the median for all majors at IPFW.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at IPFW, general biology students borrow a median amount of $24,696 in student loans. This is higher than $23,846, the typical median for all majors at IPFW.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,703 | $21,646 |
| Fees | $1,241 | $1,241 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 28% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 72% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at IPFW are White. Approximately 68% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University Fort Wayne with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
For the most recent academic year available, 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 IPFW are White. Roughly 48% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University Fort Wayne with a master’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Here are the demographics of the general biology majors at Purdue University Fort Wayne.
This general biology program at IPFW breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 77 |
IPFW granted 77 degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 66% to women and 34% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (64%).