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General Biology at Marian University

If you plan to study General Biology, consider the program at Marian University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Marian University sits in Indianapolis, IN.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 65 general biology degrees were awarded at Marian University.

Online Class Availability at Marian University

Many students take online classes at Marian University. Among 3,486 students, 523 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 751 (22%) took at least some classes online.

General Biology Rankings at Marian University

Use these rankings to compare Marian University’s General Biology program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Indiana	#6 of 28
Best Value	Indiana	#21 of 28
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#23 of 164
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#120 of 163
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#198 of 1,249
Best Value	Nationwide	#876 of 1,237

Earnings for General Biology Graduates from Marian University

Graduates of Marian University’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	$27,788

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for General Biology graduates from Marian University stands at $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of General Biology graduates at Marian University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, General Biology graduates at Marian University are 55% women (36) and 45% men (29).

General Biology Bachelor’s Program at Marian University

Of the 28 bachelor’s general biology degrees awarded at Marian University, 75% were women (21) and 25% were men (7).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	17
Hispanic / Latino	7
Black / African American	2
Asian	2

Minority students account for 39% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Marian University, lower than the national average of 47%.*

General Biology Master’s Program at Marian University

Of the 37 master’s general biology degrees awarded at Marian University, 41% were women (15) and 59% were men (22).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	23
Black / African American	1
Asian	7
International (Nonresident)	1
Unknown	5

Minority students account for 22% of General Biology master’s degree recipients at Marian University, lower than 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 Marian University

This General Biology program at Marian University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Biology Studies	28
General Biomedical Sciences	37

Top-Paying Careers for General Biology Graduates

Those who complete General Biology program at Marian University go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid 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.