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. In addition, we cover how PFW ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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The bachelor's program at PFW was ranked #489 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #11 in Indiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools | 136 |
| Best General Biology Graduate Degree Schools | 164 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 477 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 489 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Purdue University Fort Wayne handed out 50 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 14% over the previous year when 44 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 12 students received their master’s degree in biology from PFW. This makes it the #135 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at PFW paid an average of $741 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $308 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,049 | $21,015 |
| Fees | $1,205 | $1,205 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,940 | $2,940 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,332 | $10,332 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,776 | $3,776 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 50 students earned a bachelor's degree in biology from PFW. About 56% of these graduates were women and the other 44% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 54% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University Fort Wayne with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the PFW 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 PFW Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's biology program at PFW make a median salary of $42,937. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $43,317.
Of the 12 students who earned a master's degree in General Biology from PFW in 2021-2022, 42% were men and 58% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at PFW are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 58% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University Fort Wayne with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Purdue University Fort Wayne.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 9 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.