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 Indiana University - South Bend ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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The bachelor's program at Indiana University - South Bend was ranked #769 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #21 in Indiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 756 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 769 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Indiana University - South Bend handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Indiana University - South Bend is $38,242. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $32,337 for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Indiana University - South Bend was $712 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $250 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,492 | $21,356 |
| Fees | $687 | $687 |
| Books and Supplies | $644 | $644 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,216 | $11,216 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,536 | $2,536 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 19 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in biology from Indiana University - South Bend. About 32% were men and 68% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 68% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Indiana University - South Bend with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Indiana University - South Bend does not offer an online option for its biology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Indiana University - South Bend Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Indiana University - South Bend.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 6 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.