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2024 Best General Biology Master's Degree Schools in Indiana

7 Colleges in Indiana
145 Master's Degrees
$30,072 Avg Early-Career Salary
General Biology is of the hottest master's degree programs in the United States, coming in as the #31 most popular major in the country. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

For its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 7 schools in Indiana to determine which ones were the best for general biology students pursuing a master's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 145 master's degrees in general biology to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great General Biology School for Your Master's Degree

Best General Biology Master's Degree Schools in Indiana Your choice of general biology for getting your master's degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:

Overall Quality Is a Must

A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.

Average Early-Career Salaries

Average early-career salary of those graduating with their master's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. After all, your master's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.

Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for general biology students working on their master's degree.

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Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best General Biology Master's Degree Schools in Indiana list, to help you choose the best school for you.

Best Schools for Master’s Students to Study General Biology in Indiana

Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in general biology.

Top Indiana Schools for a Master's in Biology

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11 Annual Graduates

Purdue University - Main Campus is a wonderful choice for individuals interested in a master's degree in general biology. Purdue is a fairly large public university located in the city of West Lafayette.More information about a master’s in general biology from Purdue University - Main Campus

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9 Annual Graduates

Any student who is interested in a master's degree in general biology needs to check out University of Notre Dame. Located in the large suburb of Notre Dame, Notre Dame is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in general biology from University of Notre Dame

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Marian University
Indianapolis, IN
49 Annual Graduates

Marian University is a great decision for individuals pursuing a master's degree in general biology. Marian is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Indianapolis.More information about a master’s in general biology from Marian University

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Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis is a good decision for students interested in a master's degree in general biology. Located in the large city of Indianapolis, IUPUI is a public university with a fairly large student population.

After graduation, biology master's recipients generally earn an average of $30,072 in the first five years of their career.

More information about a master’s in general biology from Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis

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14 Annual Graduates

Located in the small city of Muncie, Ball State is a public university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in general biology from Ball State University

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Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN
4 Annual Graduates

Indiana State is a medium-sized public university located in the city of Terre Haute.More information about a master’s in general biology from Indiana State University

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12 Annual Graduates

Located in the city of Fort Wayne, PFW is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a master’s in general biology from Purdue University Fort Wayne

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13 Annual Graduates

Located in the suburb of Hammond, Purdue Northwest is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a master’s in general biology from Purdue University Northwest

Best General Biology Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best General Biology Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Illinois 221 401
Michigan 211 103
Ohio 207 284
Wisconsin 173 47

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General Biology is one of 14 different types of Biological & Biomedical Sciences programs to choose from.

Biology Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Biology Studies 89
General Biomedical Sciences 56

Related Major Annual Graduates
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 52
Genetics 36
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 27
Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) 19
Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology 16
Botany/Plant Biology 6
Microbiological Sciences & Immunology 4
Zoology 4
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 3
Biotechnology 3

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