General Biology at Indiana University-Northwest
If you plan to study General Biology, consider the program at Indiana University-Northwest. Get started with the following essential facts.
Indiana University-Northwest is in Gary, IN.
During the most recent reporting year, 13 general biology graduations were recorded at Indiana University-Northwest.
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Online Class Availability at Indiana University-Northwest
Distance learning is available at Indiana University-Northwest. Of 3,041 students, 805 (26%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,520 (50%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for General Biology graduates at Indiana University-Northwest, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, General Biology graduates at Indiana University-Northwest are 46% women (6) and 54% men (7).
General Biology Bachelor’s Program at Indiana University-Northwest
Among the 11 bachelor’s general biology degrees awarded at Indiana University-Northwest, 55% were women (6) and 45% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Indiana University-Northwest.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 45% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Indiana University-Northwest, below the national average of 47%.*
General Biology Master’s Program at Indiana University-Northwest
Of the 1 master’s general biology graduates at Indiana University-Northwest, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology master’s degree recipients at Indiana University-Northwest.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific General Biology Concentrations at Indiana University-Northwest
This General Biology program at Indiana University-Northwest offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology Studies | 13 |
Top-Paying Careers for General Biology Graduates
Students who finish General Biology program at Indiana University-Northwest pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for General Biology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $111,314 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Food Science Technicians | $100,898 |
| Biological Technicians | $100,160 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | $100,077 |
| Life Scientists, All Other | $97,541 |
| Bioinformatics Scientists | $92,484 |
| Forensic Science Technicians | $85,117 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.