by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how CSU stacks up against peers offering general biology.
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CSU ranks competitively among schools offering general biology. Specifically, it ranked #1,214 out of 1,249 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #40 in Illinois.
During the most recent reporting year, Chicago State University awarded 12 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology students who finish a bachelor’s at CSU earn a median of $43,524 a year. This is lower than $58,753, the median for all majors at CSU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at CSU, general biology graduates take on a median debt of $39,223 in student loans. This is below $43,322, the typical median for all majors at CSU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,488 | $8,040 |
| Fees | $4,714 | $4,717 |
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Among recent graduates, 8% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 92% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at CSU were Black or African American. Roughly 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Chicago State University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Among recent graduates, 80% of general biology master’s degrees went to men and 20% went to women.
The largest share of general biology master’s degree graduates at CSU were Black or African American. About 80% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Chicago State University with a master’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general biology majors at Chicago State University.
The general biology program at CSU breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 17 |
CSU granted 17 degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 71% to women and 29% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Black or African American (76%).
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