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. Also, learn how USI ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at USI was ranked #801 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #22 in Indiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 787 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 801 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Southern Indiana handed out 34 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 26% over the previous year when 46 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at USI is $38,985. 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 USI was $704 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $290 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,751 | $21,188 |
| Fees | $870 | $870 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,798 | $10,798 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,450 | $2,450 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 34 students earned a bachelor's degree in biology from USI. About 74% of these graduates were women and the other 26% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern Indiana with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the USI 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 USI Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at University of Southern Indiana.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 9 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.