Biology Degree

The biology program at Indiana University – East prepares students for careers as laboratory technicians, scientific company sales representatives, animal technicians, greenhouse curators, environmental consultants, and more. The program focuses on the basic program of biology or the biological sciences. Program courses include: general biology, genetics, molecular ecology, and natural history and biodiversity. Get more details below including other Indiana colleges that offer biology degrees.

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Indiana University – East (IUE)

4201 Grant Line Rd, New Albany, IN

Indiana University - East is a public institution located in Richmond, IN and provides a large number of degree programs for students. Indiana University - East has a yearly student enrollment of approximately three thousand.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs IUE offers:

• Business Administration
• Nursing
• Social Work
• General Studies

To be considered for admissions, you may be required to complete an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit any transcripts or test scores, which are then studied by admissions officials. The most common scores among students admitted to this school are within the range of 18 to 23 for the ACT exam, or 1210 to 1490 on the SAT. Roughly 60 percent of all students that applied were accepted at Indiana University - East, with 58 percent of those accepted choosing to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found at iue.edu.

Tuition & fees at IUE are different for in-state and nonresidents. In-state tuition costs approximately $6,900 per year and out-of-state tuition costing $19,000 per year. Students attending IUE may qualify for aid which is generally scholarships, grants, and loans.

The mascot for IUE is the "Pioneers", and they participate in intercollegiate sports through the NAIA. Athletic programs available may include:

• Basketball (NAIA Division I)
• Golf (NAIA Division I)
• Tennis (NAIA Division I)
• Track and Field, Outdoor (NAIA Division I)

Students should visit the Indiana University - East website to see a complete list of academic programs offered, student services, and more.

Students Enrolled in the Biology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. IUE offers a bachelor's degree program in biology.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Natural Sciences Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, natural sciences managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 3.3% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN
  • Total Employment: 90
  • Average Hourly Rate: $53.61
  • Average Annual Salary: $111510

Molecular and Cellular Biologists

Description

Research and study cellular molecules and organelles to understand cell function and organization.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).