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General Biology at Purdue University Fort Wayne

What traits are you looking for in a school for General Biology, you may want to check out the program at Purdue University Fort Wayne. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Purdue University Fort Wayne sits in Fort Wayne, IN.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 77 general biology degrees were awarded at Purdue University Fort Wayne.

Studying Online at Purdue University Fort Wayne

Online coursework is an option at Purdue University Fort Wayne. Of 7,206 students, 584 (8%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,845 (39%) took at least some classes online.

General Biology Rankings at Purdue University Fort Wayne

These rankings give you a sense of how Purdue University Fort Wayne’s General Biology program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Indiana	#8 of 28
Best Schools (Quality)	Indiana	#17 of 28
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#22 of 163
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#98 of 164
Best Value	Nationwide	#285 of 1,237
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#779 of 1,249

Earnings for General Biology Graduates from Purdue University Fort Wayne

Those who finish Purdue University Fort Wayne’s General Biology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$29,094
2 years	$27,343
4 years	$46,717
5 years	$53,439

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, General Biology graduates from Purdue University Fort Wayne report median earnings of $46,717, compared with $53,873 for all Purdue University Fort Wayne graduates — about 13% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for General Biology graduates from Purdue University Fort Wayne comes in at $24,696.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for General Biology graduates at Purdue University Fort Wayne, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, General Biology graduates at Purdue University Fort Wayne are 66% women (51) and 34% men (26).

General Biology Bachelor’s Program at Purdue University Fort Wayne

Of the 50 bachelor’s general biology graduates at Purdue University Fort Wayne, 72% were women (36) and 28% were men (14).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Purdue University Fort Wayne.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	34
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	5
Asian	6
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 28% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Purdue University Fort Wayne, lower than the national average of 47%.*

General Biology Master’s Program at Purdue University Fort Wayne

Of the 23 master’s general biology graduates at Purdue University Fort Wayne, 57% were women (13) and 43% were men (10).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology master’s degree recipients at Purdue University Fort Wayne.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	11
Hispanic / Latino	2
Asian	2
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	6

Minority students account for 26% of General Biology master’s degree recipients at Purdue University Fort Wayne, below the national average of 41%.*

*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 Purdue University Fort Wayne

The General Biology program at Purdue University Fort Wayne breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Biology Studies	77

Best-Paid Careers for General Biology Graduates

Those who complete General Biology program at Purdue University Fort Wayne pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for General Biology majors, 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.