Biology, General

Bachelor's degree · Indiana University-Indianapolis · Indianapolis, IN

CIP 26.01

$36,343Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$56,830Median earnings 4 years after
$59,858Median earnings 5 years after
$20,500Median federal debt
144Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Biology, General at Indiana University-Indianapolis earn a median of $36,343 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $57,214 four years after graduating (middle half: $38,929–$79,199). Median debt is $20,500, about 56% of first-year earnings.

Biology, General (Bachelor's degree) at other Indiana schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Indiana State University
Terre Haute
$43,656$21,000
Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette
$40,145$19,500
University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis
$39,909$27,000
Trine University
Angola
$39,067$22,625
University of Southern Indiana
Evansville
$38,985$21,911
Indiana University-South Bend
South Bend
$38,242$23,449
Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington
$36,500$19,500
Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion
Marion
$36,161$21,875
Marian University
Indianapolis
$35,938$24,158
Indiana University-Southeast
New Albany
$35,707$23,118
Ball State University
Muncie
$34,248$23,229
Purdue University Northwest
Hammond
$33,155$23,120
University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame
$32,876$20,750
Hanover College
Hanover
$31,321$27,000
Franklin College
Franklin
$30,969$26,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Biology, General graduates from Indiana University-Indianapolis make?

The median salary is $36,343 one year after graduation and $59,858 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $20,500.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.