by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at BSU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #10 out of 27 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates BSU as a strong choice for general biology, coming in at #382 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 382 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Indiana | 11 of 28 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 47 of 164 |
The following degree levels are granted in general biology at BSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 128 |
| Master’s | 14 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Ball State University handed out 128 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
BSU is a solid choice among schools offering general biology at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #10 out of 27 schools by College Factual.
General Biology students who finish a bachelor’s at BSU earn a median of $42,013 a year. This is below $53,575, the median for all majors at BSU.
To complete a bachelor’s at BSU, general biology students accumulate a median of $24,333 in student loans. This is lower than $24,488, the typical median for all majors at BSU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,628 | $27,496 |
| Fees | $2,134 | $2,134 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 27% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 73% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at BSU are 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 general biology.
| 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 |
BSU awarded 128 bachelor’s completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 73% to women and 27% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (73%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at BSU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 14 |
