by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at IU Indianapolis. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #9 out of 27 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, IU Indianapolis as a strong choice for general biology, coming in at #335 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 335 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Indiana | 9 of 28 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 39 of 164 |
The following degree levels are available for general biology at IU Indianapolis, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 167 |
| Master’s | 17 |
| Doctoral | 6 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2 |
During the most recent reporting year, Indiana University-Indianapolis handed out 167 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
IU Indianapolis is in the top 15% of the country for general biology at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #9 out of 27 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Indiana | 9 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 39 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 311 |
General Biology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from IU Indianapolis go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $48,121 a year. This is lower than $67,436, the median for all majors at IU Indianapolis.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at IU Indianapolis, general biology graduates take on a median debt of $22,500 in student loans. This is lower than $23,394, the typical median for all majors at IU Indianapolis.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,883 | $33,647 |
| Fees | $1,244 | $1,244 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 38% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at IU Indianapolis were White. About 53% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Indiana University-Indianapolis with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 23 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 88 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 20 |
IU Indianapolis granted 167 bachelor’s completions in biology/biological sciences, general recently — 62% to women and 38% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (53%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at IU Indianapolis. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 17 |
| Doctoral Degrees in General Biology | 6 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in General Biology | 2 |
