We’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at USI. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level. Its best result is a rank of #15 out of 27 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates USI highly for general biology, ranked #662 out of 1,257 schools nationally.Ranking Rank Best General Biology Schools 662 of 1,257 Best General Biology Schools in Indiana 15 of 28 Best General Biology Schools in the Great Lakes Region 83 of 164
The table below lists every degree level available for general biology at USI, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.Degree Level Annual Graduates Bachelor’s 36
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Southern Indiana conferred 36 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
USI is a solid choice among schools offering general biology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #15 out of 27 schools by College Factual.
General Biology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from USI go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $49,171 a year. This is below $51,486, the median for all majors at USI.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at USI, general biology graduates take on a median debt of $23,375 in student loans. This is above $21,999, the typical median for all majors at USI.

Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.In State Out of State Tuition $8,249 $21,877 Fees $1,030 $1,030
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Among recent graduates, 39% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 61% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at USI were White. About 83% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern Indiana with a bachelor’s in general biology.

| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
USI conferred 36 bachelor’s degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 61% to women and 39% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (83%).