General Biology at Purdue University - Main Campus
If you plan to study general biology, take a look at what Purdue University - Main Campus has to offer and decide if the program is a good match for you. Get started with the following essential facts.Purdue is located in West Lafayette, Indiana and has a total student population of 46,655.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in General Biology section at the bottom of this page.
Purdue General Biology Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in Biology
- Master’s Degree in Biology
Purdue General Biology Rankings
There were 25 students who received their doctoral degrees in biology, making the school the #14 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Biology Student Demographics at Purdue
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Purdue University - Main Campus.
Purdue General Biology Master’s Program
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Purdue University - Main Campus with a master's in biology.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 2 |
| International Students | 4 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2 |
Concentrations Within General Biology
General Biology majors may want to concentrate their studies in one of these areas. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Purdue University - Main Campus. A concentration may not be available for your level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Biology Studies | 21 |
| General Biomedical Sciences | 15 |
Related Majors
Careers That Biology Grads May Go Into
A degree in biology can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for IN, the home state for Purdue University - Main Campus.
| Occupation | Jobs in IN | Average Salary in IN |
|---|---|---|
| High School Teachers | 19,690 | $53,030 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | 1,720 | $65,270 |
| Biological Science Professors | 1,410 | $98,590 |
| Biological Scientists | 630 | $69,180 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Abhijitsathe under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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