Biological & Biomedical Sciences at Purdue University-Main Campus
What traits are you looking for in a school for Biological & Biomedical Sciences, take a look at what Purdue University-Main Campus. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Purdue University-Main Campus is in West Lafayette, IN.
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Studying Online at Purdue University-Main Campus
Distance learning is available at Purdue University-Main Campus. Among 58,658 students, 4,902 (8%) studied exclusively online and 16,751 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences Rankings at Purdue University-Main Campus
Use these rankings to compare Purdue University-Main Campus’s Biological & Biomedical Sciences program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #1 of 176 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #1 of 32 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #5 of 32 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #9 of 1,326 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #15 of 174 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #236 of 1,303 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #1 of 176 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #1 of 32 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #5 of 32 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #9 of 1,326 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #15 of 174 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #236 of 1,303 |
Earnings for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Graduates from Purdue University-Main Campus
Those who finish Purdue University-Main Campus’s Biological & Biomedical Sciences program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $42,429 |
| 2 years | $33,521 |
| 3 years | $46,460 |
| 4 years | $56,985 |
| 5 years | $77,245 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates from Purdue University-Main Campus earn a median of $56,985, compared with $79,539 for all Purdue University-Main Campus graduates — about 28% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates from Purdue University-Main Campus comes in at $18,774.
Top-Paying Careers for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Graduates
Those who complete Biological & Biomedical Sciences program at Purdue University-Main Campus go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $159,837 |
| Cytotechnologists | $155,812 |
| Cytogenetic Technologists | $155,361 |
| Exercise Physiologists | $144,072 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Information Security Engineers | $142,543 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | $140,795 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Histotechnologists | $125,527 |
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
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