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General Biology at Ball State University

137 Bachelor's Degrees
14 Master's Degrees
#178 Overall Quality
The General Biology major is part of the biological & biomedical sciences program at Ball State University.

We've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Ball State ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.

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General Biology Degrees Available at Ball State

Ball State Biology Rankings

The bachelor's program at Ball State was ranked #178 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #5 in Indiana.

Ranking Type Rank
Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools 177
Best General Biology Schools 178

Popularity of Biology at Ball State

During the 2021-2022 academic year, Ball State University handed out 137 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 8% over the previous year when 127 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 14 students received their master’s degree in biology from Ball State. This makes it the #110 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.

How Much Do Biology Graduates from Ball State Make?

$34,248 Bachelor's Median Salary
$44,179 Master's Median Salary

Salary of Biology Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Ball State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,248 a year. This is higher than $32,337, which is the national median for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.

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How Much Student Debt Do Biology Graduates from Ball State Have?

$28,494 Bachelor's Median Debt

Student Debt of Biology Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

While getting their bachelor's degree at Ball State, biology students borrow a median amount of $28,494 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,650 for all biology majors across the country.

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The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at Ball State is $319 per month.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Biology from Ball State Cost?

$10,758 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)
$23,649 Average Student Debt

Ball State Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Ball State paid an average of $1,118 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $336 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.

In State Out of State
Tuition $8,688 $26,696
Fees $2,070 $2,070
Books and Supplies $1,360 $1,360
On Campus Room and Board $12,064 $12,064
On Campus Other Expenses $2,552 $2,552

Learn more about Ball State tuition and fees.

Ball State General Biology Bachelor’s Program Diversity

In the 2021-2022 academic year, 137 students earned a bachelor's degree in biology from Ball State. About 70% of these graduates were women and the other 30% were men.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 77% of 2022 graduates were in this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ball State University with a bachelor's in biology.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 3
Black or African American 9
Hispanic or Latino 8
White 105
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 12

Does Ball State Offer an Online BS in Biology?

Online degrees for the Ball State biology bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Ball State Online Learning page.

Salary of Biology Graduates with a Master's Degree

Biology majors graduating with a master's degree from Ball State make a median salary of $44,179 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all biology graduates with a master's is $43,317.

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Ball State General Biology Master’s Program Diversity

Of the 20 students who graduated with a Master’s in biology from Ball State in 2022, 45% were men and 55% were women.

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The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Ball State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 90% of students fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ball State University with a master's in biology.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 1
White 18
Non-Resident Aliens 1
Other Races 0

Ball State Biology Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Ball State University.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Biotechnology 12
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 3

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