by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at EIU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #11 out of 43 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
The table below lists every degree level available for biological & biomedical sciences at EIU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 58 |
| Master’s | 38 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Eastern Illinois University awarded 58 bachelor’s degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.
EIU ranks competitively among schools offering biological & biomedical sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #11 out of 43 schools by College Factual.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at EIU earn a median of $54,609 a year. This is above $54,001, the median for all majors at EIU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at EIU, biological & biomedical sciences students borrow a median amount of $24,000 in student loans. This is below $24,225, the typical median for all majors at EIU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,472 | $12,330 |
| Fees | $3,529 | $3,529 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 26% of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 74% went to women.
The majority of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at EIU are White. About 59% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a bachelor’s in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
EIU awarded 54 bachelor’s degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 72% to women and 28% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (57%).
EIU awarded 4 bachelor’s degrees in neuroscience in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (75%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at EIU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 38 |
