by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Purdue Northwest. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #25 out of 27 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Purdue Northwest highly for general biology, ranked #1,111 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 1,111 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Indiana | 26 of 28 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 149 of 164 |
The following degree levels are offered in general biology at Purdue Northwest, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 45 |
| Master’s | 12 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Purdue University Northwest awarded 45 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
Purdue Northwest ranks competitively among schools offering general biology at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #25 out of 27 schools by College Factual.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Purdue Northwest, general biology students accumulate a median of $24,750 in student loans. This is lower than $25,083, the typical median for all majors at Purdue Northwest.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,268 | $14,683 |
| Fees | $821 | $821 |
Find out more about Purdue Northwest tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 33% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Purdue Northwest were White. Roughly 44% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University Northwest with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Purdue Northwest awarded 45 bachelor’s degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 67% to women and 33% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (44%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Purdue Northwest. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 12 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.