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General Biology at Purdue University Northwest

General Biology at Purdue University Northwest

What traits are you looking for in a school for General Biology, take a look at what Purdue University Northwest. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Purdue University Northwest is located in Hammond, IN.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 57 general biology graduations were recorded at Purdue University Northwest.

Studying Online at Purdue University Northwest

Many students take online classes at Purdue University Northwest. Of 9,051 students, 663 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,851 (20%) took at least some classes online.

General Biology Rankings at Purdue University Northwest

Use these rankings to compare Purdue University Northwest’s General Biology program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Indiana #7 of 28
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #23 of 163
Best Schools (Quality) Indiana #25 of 28
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #146 of 164
Best Value Nationwide #224 of 1,237
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #1066 of 1,249

Earnings for General Biology Graduates from Purdue University Northwest

Students who complete Purdue University Northwest’s General Biology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for General Biology at Purdue University Northwest
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $29,482
2 years $25,194
3 years $30,584
5 years $46,164

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for General Biology graduates from Purdue University Northwest stands at $24,750.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of General Biology graduates at Purdue University Northwest, by degree type.

Program-wide, General Biology graduates at Purdue University Northwest are 68% women (39) and 32% men (18).

General Biology Bachelor’s Program at Purdue University Northwest

Among the 45 bachelor’s general biology graduates at Purdue University Northwest, 67% were women (30) and 33% were men (15).

Purdue University Northwest gender breakdown of General Biology Bachelor's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 20
Hispanic / Latino 11
Black / African American 4
Asian 3
Two or More Races 2
International (Nonresident) 2
Unknown 3
Racial-ethnic diversity of General Biology majors at Purdue University Northwest

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 44% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Purdue University Northwest, lower than the national average of 47%.*

General Biology Master’s Program at Purdue University Northwest

Of the 12 master’s general biology graduates at Purdue University Northwest, 75% were women (9) and 25% were men (3).

Purdue University Northwest gender breakdown of General Biology Master's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 6
Hispanic / Latino 2
Asian 1
Two or More Races 1
International (Nonresident) 1
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of General Biology majors at Purdue University Northwest

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of General Biology master’s degree recipients at Purdue University Northwest, below 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 Purdue University Northwest

The General Biology program at Purdue University Northwest breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Biology Studies 57

Top-Paying Careers for General Biology Graduates

Graduates of the General Biology program at Purdue University Northwest work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for General Biology majors, 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

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