by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at BSU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #11 out of 29 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates BSU among the top schools in the country for biological & biomedical sciences, placing at #420 out of 1,342 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools | 420 of 1,342 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Indiana | 12 of 32 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 48 of 179 |
The following degree levels are granted in biological & biomedical sciences at BSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 128 |
| Certificate | 6 |
| Master’s | 25 |
| Graduate Certificate | 8 |
The biological & biomedical sciences field at BSU covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology, General | 142 |
| Biotechnology | 14 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | 11 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Ball State University handed out 128 bachelor’s degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.
BSU ranks competitively among schools offering biological & biomedical sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #11 out of 29 schools by College Factual.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from BSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $43,962 a year. This is below $53,575, the median for all majors at BSU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at BSU, biological & biomedical sciences students accumulate a median of $24,333 in student loans. This is below $24,488, the typical median for all majors at BSU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,628 | $27,496 |
| Fees | $2,134 | $2,134 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 27% of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 73% went to women.
The majority of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at BSU were White. Roughly 73% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ball State University with a bachelor’s in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 93 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 9 |
During the most recent reporting year, Ball State University conferred 6 certificate degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.
BSU is not yet ranked for biological & biomedical sciences at the certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 33% of biological & biomedical sciences certificate degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of biological & biomedical sciences certificate degree graduates at BSU are White. Roughly 83% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ball State University with a certificate in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Graduate study is also available at BSU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 25 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 8 |
