by our College Data Analytics TeamWe'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, and more. Also, learn how IU Bloomington ranks among other schools offering degrees in biotech.
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IU Bloomington is in the top 10% of the country for biotech. More specifically it was ranked #5 out of 63 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Indiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biotechnology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 2 |
| Best Biotechnology Master’s Degree Schools | 4 |
| Best Biotechnology Schools | 5 |
| Best Biotechnology Graduate Degree Schools | 5 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Indiana University - Bloomington handed out 14 bachelor's degrees in biotechnology. This is a decrease of 22% over the previous year when 18 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in biotech from IU Bloomington. This makes it the #60 most popular school for biotech master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at IU Bloomington was $1,219 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $322 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,312 | $39,004 |
| Fees | $1,478 | $1,478 |
| Books and Supplies | $690 | $690 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,380 | $13,380 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,040 | $3,040 |
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Of the 14 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in biotech from IU Bloomington in 2022, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at IU Bloomington are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Indiana University - Bloomington with a bachelor's in biotech.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
IU Bloomington does not offer an online option for its biotech bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the IU Bloomington Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in biotech from IU Bloomington in 2022 were men.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Indiana University - Bloomington with a master's in biotech.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biotech majors at Indiana University - Bloomington.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 226 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) | 155 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 121 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 73 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 41 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.