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Best Online Biology Programs in New Albany, IN (2026)
New Albany, Indiana has 5 accredited schools offering biology programs, with tuition ranging from $9,387 to $58,821 per year for indexed programs. New Albany has a population of about 37,589. Median household income is $54,152 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Indiana, the top-earning biology-related role is Soil and Plant Scientist at a median $80,030 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Biology Schools to New Albany
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer biology programs near New Albany, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from New Albany 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 New Albany
New Albany is part of the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area (BLS area code 31140). 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 | $76,730 | Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $82,417 |
| Biological Technician | $50,210 | Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $53,931 |
| Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist | $54,670 | IN statewide | $58,722 |
| Soil and Plant Scientist | $80,030 | IN statewide | $85,961 |
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.
New Albany at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 37,589 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $54,152 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 22.8% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 93.1 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other New Albany-Area Cities With Biology Programs
- Clarksville, IN – 3.2 mi away (21,920 pop)
- Jeffersonville, IN – 6.9 mi away (47,124 pop)
- Louisville, KY – 13.7 mi away (1,003,412 pop)
- Jeffersontown, KY – 15.5 mi away (27,352 pop)
- Shelbyville, KY – 33.0 mi away (22,779 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited biology schools are near New Albany, IN?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering biology programs near New Albany. The closest is Indiana University-Southeast in New Albany, IN (2.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Kentucky State University (52.8 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying biology roles near New Albany?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying biology-related roles near New Albany are: Soil and Plant Scientist ($80,030), Medical Scientist ($76,730), Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist ($54,670). 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 Clarksville instead of New Albany?
Clarksville, IN is 3.2 miles from New Albany 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 New Albany an affordable place to study biology?
New Albany’s median household income of $54,152 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in New Albany 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.