by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how Purdue Northwest compares to other colleges that offer general biology.
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Purdue Northwest holds a strong position among schools offering general biology. More specifically it was ranked #1,066 out of 1,249 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #25 in Indiana.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Purdue University Northwest awarded 45 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Purdue Northwest, general biology students accumulate a median of $24,750 in student loans. This is lower than $25,083, the typical median for all majors at Purdue Northwest.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,268 | $14,683 |
| Fees | $821 | $821 |
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Among recent graduates, 33% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Purdue Northwest were White. Roughly 44% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University Northwest with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 5 |
In the most recent graduating class, 25% of general biology master’s degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of general biology master’s degree graduates at Purdue Northwest are White. Approximately 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University Northwest with a master’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Here are the demographics of the general biology majors at Purdue University Northwest.
This general biology program at Purdue Northwest breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 57 |
Purdue Northwest granted 57 completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 68% to women and 32% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (46%).
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