by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Ball State ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at Ball State was ranked #223 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #6 in Indiana.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Ball State University handed out 127 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 141 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 14 students received their master’s degree in biology from Ball State. This makes it the #110 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Ball State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $29,021 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $27,253 for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Ball State, biology students borrow a median amount of $24,333 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all biology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,375.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at Ball State is $319 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Ball State University.
Of the 127 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in biology from Ball State in 2021, 31% were men and 69% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% of 2021 graduates were in 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 biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 99 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 biology majors earned their master's degree from Ball State. Of these graduates, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 86% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ball State University with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 18 |
| Biotechnology | 10 |
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