by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how Elmhurst University stacks up against peers offering general biology.
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Elmhurst University ranks competitively among schools offering general biology. Specifically, it ranked #742 out of 1,249 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #28 in Illinois.
During the most recent reporting year, Elmhurst University handed out 33 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Elmhurst University report a median salary of $41,268 a year. This is below $68,641, the median for all majors at Elmhurst University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Elmhurst University, general biology students borrow a median amount of $24,287 in student loans. This is higher than $22,400, the typical median for all majors at Elmhurst University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $39,100 | $42,495 |
| Fees | $460 | $460 |
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Among recent graduates, 12% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Elmhurst University are White. About 42% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Elmhurst University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general biology majors at Elmhurst University.
The general biology program at Elmhurst University offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 33 |
Elmhurst University awarded 33 degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 88% to women and 12% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (42%).