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. In addition, we cover how IUP ranks in comparison to other schools with biological science programs.
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The bachelor's program at IUP was ranked #20 on College Factual's Best Schools for biological science list. It is also ranked #2 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biological & Physical Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 13 |
| Best Biological & Physical Science Schools | 20 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus handed out 29 bachelor's degrees in biological & physical science. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 34 degrees were handed out.
Biological Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from IUP go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $25,311 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,380 for all biological science students.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biological science program at IUP is $227 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at IUP paid an average of $463 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $322 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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 |
Learn more about IUP tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 29 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in biological science from IUP. About 17% were men and 83% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 79% 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 bachelor's in biological science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the IUP biological science 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biological science majors at Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Multicultural & Diversity Studies | 9 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.