General Biology at Purdue University-Main Campus
If you are interested in studying General Biology, take a look at what Purdue University-Main Campus. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Purdue University-Main Campus is in West Lafayette, IN.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 307 general biology graduations were recorded at Purdue University-Main Campus.
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Online Class Availability at Purdue University-Main Campus
Online coursework is an option 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.
General Biology Rankings at Purdue University-Main Campus
These rankings give you a sense of how Purdue University-Main Campus’s General Biology program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #1 of 28 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #2 of 164 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #4 of 28 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #6 of 1,249 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #9 of 163 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #206 of 1,237 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #1 of 28 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #2 of 164 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #4 of 28 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #6 of 1,249 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #9 of 163 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #206 of 1,237 |
Earnings for General Biology Graduates from Purdue University-Main Campus
Graduates of Purdue University-Main Campus’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 | $33,199 |
| 2 years | $33,565 |
| 3 years | $46,460 |
| 4 years | $56,985 |
| 5 years | $77,863 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, General Biology 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
Typical debt at graduation for General Biology graduates from Purdue University-Main Campus stands at $20,380.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of General Biology graduates at Purdue University-Main Campus, by degree type.
Program-wide, General Biology graduates at Purdue University-Main Campus are 70% women (216) and 30% men (91).
General Biology Bachelor’s Program at Purdue University-Main Campus
Among the 276 bachelor’s general biology degrees awarded at Purdue University-Main Campus, 71% were women (197) and 29% were men (79).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 191 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 16 |
| Black / African American | 7 |
| Asian | 30 |
| Two or More Races | 16 |
| International (Nonresident) | 7 |
| Unknown | 9 |
Minority students account for 25% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus, below the national average of 47%.*
General Biology Master’s Program at Purdue University-Main Campus
Of the 10 master’s general biology graduates at Purdue University-Main Campus, 60% were women (6) and 40% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology master’s degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 20% of General Biology master’s degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus, below the national average of 41%.*
General Biology Doctoral Program at Purdue University-Main Campus
Of the 21 doctoral general biology degrees awarded at Purdue University-Main Campus, 62% were women (13) and 38% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology doctoral degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 11 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 19% of General Biology doctoral degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus, below the national average of 26%.*
*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-Main Campus
This General Biology program at Purdue University-Main Campus offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology Studies | 119 |
| General Biomedical Sciences | 188 |
Best-Paid Careers for General Biology Graduates
Those who complete General Biology program at Purdue University-Main Campus pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-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
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