by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how Benedictine University compares to other colleges that offer general biology.
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Benedictine University ranks competitively among schools offering general biology. Specifically, it ranked #497 out of 1,249 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #20 in Illinois.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Benedictine University handed out 85 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Benedictine University report a median salary of $58,750 a year. This is below $72,778, the median for all majors at Benedictine University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Benedictine University, general biology students borrow a median amount of $25,278 in student loans. This is lower than $25,461, the typical median for all majors at Benedictine University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $32,700 | $31,126 |
| Fees | $1,522 | $1,522 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 38% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Benedictine University were Asian. About 40% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Benedictine University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 34 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general biology majors at Benedictine University.
This general biology program at Benedictine University breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 85 |
Benedictine University awarded 85 completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 62% to women and 38% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Asian (40%).