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Best Colleges for Biology in Indiana

The best colleges for a Biology degree in Indiana, led by Purdue University-Main Campus, University of Notre Dame and Indiana University-Bloomington. Each school is shown with its acceptance rate, tuition, and average SAT so you can weigh Biology programs side by side.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best college for Biology in Indiana?

Based on our rankings, Purdue University-Main Campus is the top-ranked college for Biology in Indiana. Other top choices include University of Notre Dame, Indiana University-Bloomington, University of Southern Indiana.

What are the best Biology schools?

The best Biology schools, based on program-specific federal data including median earnings and graduate counts, are Purdue University-Main Campus, University of Notre Dame, Indiana University-Bloomington. Our rankings use College Scorecard field-of-study data rather than editorial opinion.

How much does it cost to study Biology?

The average out-of-state tuition among top Biology programs is approximately $36,862 per year. However, costs vary significantly — many schools offer generous financial aid packages that can reduce the effective cost.

How long does it take to get a Biology degree?

A bachelor's degree in Biology typically takes four years of full-time study. Some programs offer accelerated tracks or combined bachelor's-to-master's options that can extend or shorten the timeline.

How are these Biology rankings determined?

Our major rankings are independently calculated from U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard field-of-study (CIP) data — primarily median earnings 4 years after graduation and program scale (graduate count), with a 10+ annual graduates minimum per program. They are not derived from US News or any other publication.

Career outcomes for Biology graduates

Among the top 10 ranked Biology programs, the average early-career salary is approximately $64,682 per year. Below are the highest-paying Biology programs based on federal College Scorecard earnings data reported by graduates four years after completion.

  1. 1. Purdue University-Main Campus — West Lafayette, IN · 49.9% acceptance · SAT 1,364 · $28,794 tuition · 83% grad rate
  2. 2. University of Notre Dame — Notre Dame, IN · 11.3% acceptance · SAT 1,520 · $65,025 tuition · 95% grad rate
  3. 3. Indiana University-Bloomington — Bloomington, IN · 78.2% acceptance · SAT 1,313 · $41,891 tuition · 80% grad rate
  4. 4. University of Southern Indiana — Evansville, IN · 95.8% acceptance · SAT 1,141 · $22,907 tuition · 48% grad rate
  5. 5. University of Indianapolis — Indianapolis, IN · 66.5% acceptance · $37,200 tuition · 56% grad rate
  6. 6. Ball State University — Muncie, IN · 85.5% acceptance · SAT 1,160 · $29,630 tuition · 62% grad rate
  7. 7. DePauw University — Greencastle, IN · 57.2% acceptance · SAT 1,340 · $59,070 tuition · 75% grad rate
  8. 8. Wabash College — Crawfordsville, IN · 63.3% acceptance · SAT 1,180 · $50,800 tuition · 77% grad rate
  9. 9. Valparaiso University — Valparaiso, IN · 89.4% acceptance · SAT 1,178 · $48,450 tuition · 70% grad rate
  10. 10. Hanover College — Hanover, IN · 83.7% acceptance · SAT 1,201 · $44,638 tuition · 67% grad rate
  11. 11. Taylor University — Upland, IN · 73.5% acceptance · SAT 1,220 · $40,490 tuition · 74% grad rate
  12. 12. Purdue University Northwest — Hammond, IN · 72.4% acceptance · SAT 1,024 · $16,094 tuition · 43% grad rate
  13. 13. Indiana State University — Terre Haute, IN · 80.8% acceptance · $22,322 tuition · 43% grad rate
  14. 14. Indiana University-South Bend — South Bend, IN · 83.8% acceptance · SAT 1,081 · $22,811 tuition · 40% grad rate
  15. 15. Indiana University-Southeast — New Albany, IN · 84.5% acceptance · SAT 1,072 · $22,811 tuition · 39% grad rate

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