by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. We've also included details on how ECC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biological science.
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The bachelor's program at ECC was ranked #35 on College Factual's Best Schools for biological science list.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at ECC was $396 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $297 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,128 | $9,504 |
| Fees | $12 | $12 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
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Online degrees for the ECC biological science bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the ECC Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 193 biological science majors earned their associate's degree from ECC. Of these graduates, 41% were men and 59% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Elgin Community College with a associate's in biological science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 23 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 54 |
| White | 87 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 26 |