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, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how IUP ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at IUP was ranked #308 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #22 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 306 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 308 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus handed out 67 bachelor's degrees in general biology. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 11 students received their master’s degree in biology from IUP. This makes it the #147 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at IUP is $31,928. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,337 for all biology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at IUP, biology students borrow a median amount of $32,826 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,650 for all biology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at IUP is $309 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at IUP paid an average of $463 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $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 | $7,716 | $11,200 |
| Fees | $3,664 | $5,097 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,802 | $12,802 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,080 | $2,080 |
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Of the 67 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in biology from IUP in 2022, 28% were men and 72% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at IUP are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 78% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 52 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the IUP 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 IUP Online Learning page.
Of the 8 biology students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from IUP, about 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 4 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.