by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Purdue-West Lafayette. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 157 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Purdue-West Lafayette among the top schools in the country for general biology, coming in at #7 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 7 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Indiana | 1 of 28 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 2 of 164 |
Here is each degree level offered in general biology at Purdue-West Lafayette, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 276 |
| Master’s | 10 |
| Doctoral | 21 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Purdue University-Main Campus conferred 276 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
Purdue-West Lafayette is among the very best schools in the country for general biology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 157 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 1 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Indiana | 1 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 6 |
General Biology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Purdue-West Lafayette earn a median of $56,985 a year. This is lower than $79,539, the median for all majors at Purdue-West Lafayette.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Purdue-West Lafayette, general biology students accumulate a median of $20,380 in student loans. This is higher than $19,849, the typical median for all majors at Purdue-West Lafayette.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,718 | $28,520 |
| Fees | $274 | $274 |
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Among recent graduates, 29% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The largest share of general biology 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 general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 30 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 191 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 25 |
Purdue-West Lafayette conferred 178 bachelor’s completions in biomedical sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 74% to women and 26% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (69%).
Purdue-West Lafayette conferred 98 bachelor’s completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 67% to women and 33% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (70%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Purdue-West Lafayette. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 10 |
| Doctoral Degrees in General Biology | 21 |
