by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how Valpo ranks among other schools offering degrees in general biology.
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Valpo ranks competitively among schools offering general biology. In particular, it placed #780 out of 1,060 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #20 in Indiana.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Valparaiso University awarded 30 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology students who finish a bachelor’s at Valpo report a median salary of $50,744 a year. This is lower than $66,064, the median for all majors at Valpo.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Valpo, general biology students accumulate a median of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $26,724, the typical median for all majors at Valpo.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $43,400 | $46,940 |
| Fees | $1,510 | $1,510 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 37% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 63% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Valpo were White. Approximately 77% 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 general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general biology majors at Valparaiso University.
This general biology program at Valpo breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 30 |
Valpo granted 30 completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 63% to women and 37% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (77%).