by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Purdue-West Lafayette. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 29 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Purdue-West Lafayette highly for biological & biomedical sciences, placing at #21 out of 1,342 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools | 21 of 1,342 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Indiana | 1 of 32 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 1 of 179 |
The following degree levels are available for biological & biomedical sciences at Purdue-West Lafayette, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 622 |
| Master’s | 30 |
| Doctoral | 43 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2 |
This biological & biomedical sciences area of study at Purdue-West Lafayette breaks down into these majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
In the most recent year for which we have data, Purdue University-Main Campus handed out 622 bachelor’s degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.
Purdue-West Lafayette is among the very best schools in the country for biological & biomedical sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 29 schools by College Factual.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Purdue-West Lafayette go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $56,985 a year. This is lower than $79,539, the median for all majors at Purdue-West Lafayette.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Purdue-West Lafayette, biological & biomedical sciences students borrow a median amount of $18,774 in student loans. This is below $19,849, the typical median for all majors at Purdue-West Lafayette.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,718 | $28,520 |
| Fees | $274 | $274 |
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Among recent graduates, 35% of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 65% went to women.
The majority of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Purdue-West Lafayette are White. Approximately 69% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University-Main Campus with a bachelor’s in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 56 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 |
| White | 430 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 25 |
| Other Races | 52 |
Graduate study is also available at Purdue-West Lafayette. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 30 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 43 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 2 |
