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Best Online Biology Programs in Lafayette, IN (2026)
Lafayette, Indiana has 5 accredited schools offering biology programs, with tuition ranging from $59,070 to $74,320 per year for indexed programs. Lafayette has a population of about 70,650. Median household income is $52,946 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 28.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN metro area, the top-earning biology-related role is Soil and Plant Scientist at a median $86,380 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Biology Schools to Lafayette
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer biology programs near Lafayette, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Lafayette city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Indiana schools on the Indiana biology page.
Biology Wages Near Lafayette
Lafayette is part of the Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN metro area (BLS area code 29200). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Indiana statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Scientist | $82,060 | Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN | $87,859 |
| Biological Technician | $62,630 | Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN | $67,056 |
| Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist | $54,670 | IN statewide | $58,533 |
| Soil and Plant Scientist | $86,380 | Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN | $92,484 |
Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.
Lafayette at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 70,650 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $52,946 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 28.1% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 93.4 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Lafayette-Area Cities With Biology Programs
- West Lafayette, IN – 4.6 mi away (45,872 pop)
- Zionsville, IN – 40.7 mi away (26,784 pop)
- Danville, IL – 43.4 mi away (48,785 pop)
- Westfield, IN – 45.1 mi away (37,221 pop)
- Brownsburg, IN – 46.5 mi away (25,408 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited biology schools are near Lafayette, IN?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering biology programs near Lafayette. The closest is Purdue University-Main Campus in West Lafayette, IN (3.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Butler University (53.2 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying biology roles near Lafayette?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying biology-related roles near Lafayette are: Soil and Plant Scientist ($86,380), Medical Scientist ($82,060), Biological Technician ($62,630). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Indiana statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in West Lafayette instead of Lafayette?
West Lafayette, IN is 4.6 miles from Lafayette and has its own set of local biology programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Lafayette an affordable place to study biology?
Lafayette’s median household income of $52,946 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Lafayette while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Indiana public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
How do I verify a program is accredited?
Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.
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Data verified: August 10, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.