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. We've also included details on how Marian ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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The bachelor's program at Marian was ranked #391 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #8 in Indiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools | 107 |
| Best General Biology Graduate Degree Schools | 134 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 391 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 456 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Marian University handed out 30 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 3% over the previous year when 29 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 49 students received their master’s degree in biology from Marian. This makes it the #27 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 Marian is $35,938. This is higher than $32,337, which is the national median for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Marian was $1,780 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $39,100 | $39,100 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,200 | $13,200 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,468 | $4,468 |
Learn more about Marian tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of biology bachelor's degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Marian are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 87% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Marian University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Marian 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 Marian Online Learning page.
Of the 56 biology students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Marian, about 55% were men and 45% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Marian are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 64% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Marian University with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Marian University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 2 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.