by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in general biology at Purdue-West Lafayette. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 6 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Purdue-West Lafayette among the top schools in the country for general biology, coming in at #8 out of 1,273 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 8 of 1,273 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Indiana | 1 of 28 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 2 of 165 |
Here is each degree level offered in general biology at Purdue-West Lafayette, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 276 |
| Master’s | 10 |
| Doctoral | 21 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Purdue University-Main Campus handed out 10 master’s degrees in general biology.
Purdue-West Lafayette is among the very best schools in the country for general biology at the master’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in Indiana | 1 |
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 2 |
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools | 10 |
In the most recent graduating class, 40% of general biology master’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The largest share of general biology master’s degree graduates at Purdue-West Lafayette were White. About 50% 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 master’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Purdue-West Lafayette granted 6 master’s degrees in biomedical sciences, general in the latest year of data — 67% to women and 33% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (50%).
Purdue-West Lafayette awarded 4 master’s completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 50% to women and 50% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (50%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Purdue University-Main Campus conferred 21 doctoral degrees in general biology.
Purdue-West Lafayette is among the very best schools in the country for general biology at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 1 |
| Best General Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in Indiana | 1 |
| Best General Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools | 5 |
For the most recent academic year available, 38% of general biology doctoral degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The largest share of general biology doctoral degree graduates at Purdue-West Lafayette were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 52% 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 doctoral in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Purdue-West Lafayette conferred 17 doctoral degrees in biology/biological sciences, general recently — 53% to women and 47% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (47%).
Purdue-West Lafayette awarded 4 doctoral completions in biomedical sciences, general in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (75%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at Purdue-West Lafayette. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in General Biology | 276 |