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. Find out how Purdue-West Lafayette ranks among other schools offering degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.
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Purdue-West Lafayette is in the top 10% of the country for biological & biomedical sciences. Specifically, it ranked #9 out of 1,326 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Indiana.
During the most recent reporting year, Purdue University-Main Campus awarded 622 bachelor’s degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Purdue-West Lafayette go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $56,985 a year. This is lower than $79,539, the median for all majors at Purdue-West Lafayette.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Purdue-West Lafayette, biological & biomedical sciences students borrow a median amount of $18,774 in student loans. This is below $19,849, the typical median for all majors at Purdue-West Lafayette.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,718 | $28,520 |
| Fees | $274 | $274 |
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Among recent graduates, 35% of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 65% went to women.
The majority of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Purdue-West Lafayette are White. Approximately 69% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University-Main Campus with a bachelor’s in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 56 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 |
| White | 430 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 25 |
| Other Races | 52 |
Among recent graduates, 40% of biological & biomedical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The largest share of biological & biomedical sciences master’s degree graduates at Purdue-West Lafayette are White. About 53% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University-Main Campus with a master’s in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 2 |
In the most recent graduating class, 51% of biological & biomedical sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 49% went to women.
The majority of biological & biomedical sciences doctoral degree graduates at Purdue-West Lafayette are Non-Resident Alien. About 40% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University-Main Campus with a doctoral in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 17 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the biological & biomedical sciences majors at Purdue University-Main Campus.
This biological & biomedical sciences program at Purdue-West Lafayette breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 307 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 146 |
| Biochemistry & Biophysics | 67 |
| Genetics | 43 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 40 |
| Botany/Plant Biology | 32 |
| Zoology | 22 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 19 |
| Ecology & Systematics Biology | 10 |
| Microbiology Science & Immunology | 9 |
| Biotechnology | 1 |
| Pharmacology & Toxicology | 1 |