by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Valpo. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level. At its best it places at #20 out of 27 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Valpo among the top schools in the country for general biology, coming in at #907 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 907 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Indiana | 20 of 28 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 119 of 164 |
Here is each degree level offered in general biology at Valpo, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 30 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Valparaiso University conferred 30 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
Valpo holds a strong position among schools offering general biology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #20 out of 27 schools by College Factual.
General Biology students who finish a bachelor’s at Valpo report a median salary of $50,744 a year. This is lower than $66,064, the median for all majors at Valpo.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Valpo, general biology students accumulate a median of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $26,724, the typical median for all majors at Valpo.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $43,400 | $46,940 |
| Fees | $1,510 | $1,510 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 37% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 63% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Valpo were White. Approximately 77% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Valparaiso University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Valpo granted 30 bachelor’s completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 63% to women and 37% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (77%).
