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Biology in Indiana

Biology Schools in Indiana

1,783 students earned Biology degrees in Indiana in the 2022-2023 year.

A Biology major is the 37th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Biology Majors in Indiana

Biology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 140
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 54
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 54
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 54
Post-Master’s Certificate 7
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 7

Gender Distribution

In Indiana, a biology major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of biology majors in Indiana is as follows:

  • Asian: 9.0%
  • Black or African American: 4.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.5%
  • White: 68.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.6%
  • Other Races: 6.2%
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Jobs for Biology Grads in Indiana

There are 25,180 people in the state and 1,333,410 people in the nation working in biology jobs.

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Wages for Biology Jobs in Indiana

In this state, biology grads earn an average of $67,870. Nationwide, they make an average of $89,150.

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There are 9 colleges in Indiana that offer biology degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

#1

Marian University

Indianapolis
49 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
3,706 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 55% are considered full time. An average student at Marian will pay a net price of $22,484.

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37 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
29,390 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.56 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 91% of students receive it.

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36 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
46,655 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 60% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.34 years.

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28 Degrees in Major Awarded
97% Graduation Rate
12,809 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.05 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 88% are considered full time.

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14 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
21,597 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,419. The average student takes 4.23 years to complete their degree at Ball State. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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13 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
9,363 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,732. It takes the average student 4.69 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 86% of students receive it.

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12 Degrees in Major Awarded
38% Graduation Rate
8,093 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. 96% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

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7 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
3,434 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 44% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. A typical student attending IU East will pay a net price of $8,360.

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4 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
10,829 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. This public school has an average net price of $13,241. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

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Biology Careers in IN

Some of the careers biology majors go into include:

Job Title IN Job Growth IN Median Salary
Medical Scientists 11% $0
High School Teachers 7% $50,420

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to biology.

Major Annual Graduates in IN
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 59
Biochemistry & Biophysics 54
Genetics 40
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 29
Microbiology Science & Immunology 20
Other Biological Sciences 19
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 15
Botany/Plant Biology 14

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