Indiana · Ecology

Best Ecology institutions in Indiana, ranked by earnings

The Ecology program, formally known as Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology, is a comprehensive study within the Biological and Biomedical Sciences field. This program is designed for students interested in understanding…

Institutions
7
offering CIP 26.13
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
75
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$20,874
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
70%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Biological Technicians
$55,680
BLS OEWS 2024

7 institutions offering Ecology in Indiana

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by completions.

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Indiana University - Bloomington
Bloomington Public
5080%
2Purdue University - Main Campus
West Lafayette Public
1083%
3Valparaiso University
Valparaiso Private not-for-profit
770%$20,155
4Indiana University - Indianapolis
Indianapolis Public
454%
5Franklin College
Franklin Private not-for-profit
260%$22,055
6DePauw University
Greencastle Private not-for-profit
175%$20,874
7Grace College and Theological Seminary
Winona Lake Private not-for-profit
169%$16,216

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Biological Technicians (SOC 19-4021).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+3.5%
About as fast as average
Openings / yr (US)
~9,100
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$52,000
typically Bachelor's degree

Top skills

Reading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingScienceActive ListeningActive LearningWriting

What Biological Technicians earn in Indiana

Jobs in Indiana
400
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$55,680
median $50,070
Best-paying metro
$58,870
Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Ecology programs in Indiana.

How much do Biological Technicians earn in Indiana?+

The average annual wage for Biological Technicians in Indiana is $55,680 (median $50,070), across about 400 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

What is the focus of the Ecology program?+

The Ecology program, formally known as Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology, is a comprehensive study within the Biological and Biomedical Sciences field. This program is designed for students interested in understanding…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop reading comprehension, critical thinking, science, active listening, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Biological Technicians?+

The national job outlook is about +3.5% growth with around 9,100 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Bachelor's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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