by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how Purdue Northwest ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at Purdue Northwest was ranked #680 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #18 in Indiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 668 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 680 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Purdue University Northwest handed out 53 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 58 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 13 students received their master’s degree in biology from Purdue Northwest. This makes it the #121 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 Purdue Northwest is $33,155. 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Purdue Northwest, biology students borrow a median amount of $27,234 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all biology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $27,650.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Purdue Northwest paid an average of $493 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $253 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,259 | $14,144 |
| Fees | $789 | $789 |
| Books and Supplies | $598 | $598 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,097 | $9,097 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,212 | $4,212 |
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The biology program at Purdue Northwest awarded 53 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 34% of these degrees went to men with the other 66% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 53% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University Northwest with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the Purdue Northwest 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 Purdue Northwest Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 7 biology majors earned their master's degree from Purdue Northwest. Of these graduates, 57% were men and 43% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University Northwest 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 | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Purdue University Northwest.