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2023 Best General Biology Master's Degree Schools in Indiana

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Finding the Best General Biology Master's Degree School for You

With 200 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, general biology is the #37 most popular major in Indiana.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Grad Degree Search has created its Best General Biology Master's Degree Schools in Indiana ranking. This report analyzed 8 schools in Indiana to see which ones offered the best master's degree programs for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

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2023 Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in Indiana

The colleges and universities below are the best for biology majors pursuing a master's degree.

Top Indiana Schools for a Master's in General Biology

#1

Purdue University - Main Campus

West Lafayette, IN

Our analysis found Purdue University - Main Campus to be the best school for general biology students who want to pursue a master’s degree in Indiana. Located in the city of West Lafayette, Purdue is a public college with a very large student population.

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#2

University of Notre Dame

Notre Dame, IN

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Notre Dame. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in Indiana list. Located in the large suburb of Notre Dame, Notre Dame is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

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#3

Ball State University

Muncie, IN

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Ball State University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in Indiana list. Located in the small city of Muncie, Ball State is a public school with a very large student population.

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#4

Marian University

Indianapolis, IN

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Marian University is a great place for general biology students working on their master’s degree. Located in the city of Indianapolis, Marian is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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Out of the 8 schools in Indiana that were part of this year’s ranking, Purdue University Northwest landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the large suburb of Hammond, Purdue Northwest is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

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Purdue University Fort Wayne landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree general biology programs. Located in the large city of Fort Wayne, PFW is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

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#7

Indiana State University

Terre Haute, IN

Indiana State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for general biology students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Indiana State is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Terre Haute.

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Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for general biology students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the city of Indianapolis, IUPUI is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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Best General Biology Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best General Biology Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Michigan 126
Illinois 441
Ohio 328
Wisconsin 58

One of 14 majors within the area of study, general biology has other similar majors worth exploring.

Majors Similar to Biology

Related Major Annual Graduates
Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology 3,221
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 2,488
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 2,290
Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology 1,964
Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) 1,922

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 8 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

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