by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how IU Indianapolis ranks among other schools offering degrees in general biology.
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IU Indianapolis is a solid choice among schools offering general biology. Specifically, it ranked #352 out of 1,249 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #9 in Indiana.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Indiana University-Indianapolis awarded 167 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from IU Indianapolis go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $48,121 a year. This is lower than $67,436, the median for all majors at IU Indianapolis.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at IU Indianapolis, general biology graduates take on a median debt of $22,500 in student loans. This is lower than $23,394, the typical median for all majors at IU Indianapolis.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,883 | $33,647 |
| Fees | $1,244 | $1,244 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 38% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at IU Indianapolis were White. About 53% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Indiana University-Indianapolis with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 23 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 88 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 20 |
In the most recent graduating class, 47% of general biology master’s degrees went to men and 53% went to women.
The largest share of general biology master’s degree graduates at IU Indianapolis are White. Approximately 47% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Indiana University-Indianapolis with a master’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
In the most recent graduating class, 17% of general biology doctoral degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The majority of general biology doctoral degree graduates at IU Indianapolis are White. About 83% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Indiana University-Indianapolis with a doctoral in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general biology majors at Indiana University-Indianapolis.
This general biology program at IU Indianapolis offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 192 |
IU Indianapolis awarded 192 degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 61% to women and 39% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (54%). Some of these were earned through distance education.