# Indiana University-Indianapolis: Biology (bachelor's)

Indianapolis, IN. IPEDS 151111, CIP 26.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/indiana-university-indianapolis/majors/biology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $36,343
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $56,830 (U.S. median for this major: $57,996 across 837 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $22,500 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in IN: 11 of 19 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the IN median for this major (19 colleges, $58,225): -$1,395
- Versus the U.S. median: -$1,166

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.34 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $56,830 minus $35,534 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IN (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $5,701 | $24,742 | 1.2 years |
| 30-48k | $5,995 | $26,018 | 1.2 years |
| 48-75k | $11,038 | $47,905 | 2.2 years |
| 75-110k | $18,056 | $78,363 | 3.7 years |
| 110k+ | $20,680 | $89,751 | 4.2 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Biology at IN colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne | $72,008 | $27,000 | $18,196 | 55% |
| University of Southern Indiana | $71,019 | $23,375 | $12,923 | 48% |
| Saint Mary's College | $68,409 | $27,000 | $25,292 | 69% |
| University of Indianapolis | $67,270 | $27,000 | $21,602 | 56% |
| Indiana University-Bloomington | $65,224 | $20,500 | $16,264 | 80% |
| DePauw University | $63,099 | $25,366 | $22,264 | 75% |
| Wabash College | $62,653 | $27,000 | $24,336 | 77% |
| Valparaiso University | $61,072 | $27,000 | $18,578 | 70% |
| Hanover College | $61,030 | $27,000 | $21,829 | 67% |
| Purdue University | $58,225 | $20,380 | $14,600 | 83% |
| Indiana University-Indianapolis | $56,830 | $22,500 | $11,668 | 55% |
| Indiana State University | $56,764 | $21,948 | $10,873 | 43% |
| Indiana University-South Bend | $56,512 | $27,500 | $8,653 | 40% |
| Indiana University-Southeast | $56,463 | $24,890 | $7,888 | 39% |
| Ball State University | $55,097 | $24,333 | $14,940 | 62% |
| Marian University | $54,648 | $27,000 | $24,018 | 67% |
| Trine University | $52,806 | $23,250 | $25,355 | 64% |
| Purdue University Fort Wayne | $50,366 | $24,696 | $13,171 | 36% |
| Purdue University Northwest | $48,094 | $24,750 | $6,079 | 43% |

## Careers
- Biological technician (SOC 19-4020): median wage $59,550 Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN, $58,790 IN, $57,510 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.4% by 2035
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage $62,570 Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN, $61,880 IN, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $92,260 Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN, $108,250 IN, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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