by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Valpo. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #21 out of 29 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Valpo among the top schools in the country for biological & biomedical sciences, placing at #977 out of 1,342 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools | 977 of 1,342 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Indiana | 21 of 32 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 130 of 179 |
Here is each degree level available for biological & biomedical sciences at Valpo, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 42 |
| Master’s | 7 |
The biological & biomedical sciences field at Valpo includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology, General | 30 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | 10 |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | 7 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 2 |
During the most recent reporting year, Valparaiso University awarded 42 bachelor’s degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.
Valpo is a solid choice among schools offering biological & biomedical sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #21 out of 29 schools by College Factual.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Valpo go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $50,744 a year. This is below $66,064, the median for all majors at Valpo.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Valpo, biological & biomedical sciences students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is above $26,724, the typical median for all majors at Valpo.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $43,400 | $46,940 |
| Fees | $1,510 | $1,510 |
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Among recent graduates, 36% of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The majority of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Valpo are White. Roughly 81% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Valparaiso University with a bachelor’s in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Valpo. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 7 |
