by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how Purdue Northwest ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at Purdue Northwest was ranked #478 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #16 in Indiana.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Purdue University Northwest handed out 58 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 24% over the previous year when 76 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 13 students received their master’s degree in biology from Purdue Northwest. This makes it the #121 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Purdue Northwest is $29,482. This is higher than $27,253, which is the national median for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Purdue Northwest, biology students borrow a median amount of $24,750 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Purdue University Northwest.
Of the 58 biology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Purdue Northwest, about 34% were men and 66% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 59% of 2021 graduates were in 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 biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 students earned a master's degree in biology from Purdue Northwest. About 62% of these graduates were women and the other 38% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University Northwest with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 1 |
