by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at IUSB. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #27 out of 27 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates IUSB highly for general biology, ranked #1,204 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 1,204 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Indiana | 28 of 28 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 160 of 164 |
The following degree levels are available for general biology at IUSB, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 19 |
| Master’s | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Indiana University-South Bend conferred 19 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
IUSB holds a strong position among schools offering general biology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #27 out of 27 schools by College Factual.
General Biology students who finish a bachelor’s at IUSB go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $42,485 a year. This is lower than $56,807, the median for all majors at IUSB.
To complete a bachelor’s at IUSB, general biology students accumulate a median of $27,500 in student loans. This is above $24,640, the typical median for all majors at IUSB.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,170 | $22,104 |
| Fees | $707 | $707 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 32% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 68% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at IUSB are White. Approximately 63% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Indiana University-South Bend with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
IUSB awarded 19 bachelor’s completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 68% to women and 32% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (63%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at IUSB. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 1 |
