General Biology at Purdue University Northwest
What traits are you looking for in a biology school? To help you decide if Purdue University Northwest is right for you, we've gathered the following information about the school's biology program.Purdue Northwest is located in Hammond, Indiana and has a total student population of 9,363.
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 Northwest General Biology Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in Biology
- Master’s Degree in Biology
Purdue Northwest General Biology Rankings
Biology Student Demographics at Purdue Northwest
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Purdue University Northwest.
Purdue Northwest General Biology Master’s Program
Of the students who received a biology master's degree from Purdue Northwest, 67% were white. This is above average for this degree on the natiowide level.
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Purdue University Northwest with a master's in biology.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| International Students | 1 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
Concentrations Within General Biology
The following biology concentations are available at Purdue University Northwest. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Purdue University Northwest. A concentration may not be available for your level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Biology Studies | 13 |
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 Northwest.
| 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.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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