by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how GSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in general biology.
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GSU holds a strong position among schools offering general biology. Specifically, it ranked #864 out of 1,249 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #31 in Illinois.
During the most recent reporting year, Governors State University awarded 20 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from GSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $45,671 a year. This is below $56,614, the median for all majors at GSU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at GSU, general biology students borrow a median amount of $31,250 in student loans. This is above $24,990, the typical median for all majors at GSU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,512 | $8,232 |
| Fees | $3,772 | $3,772 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 20% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at GSU were White. Roughly 40% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Governors State University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
All of the 1 student who graduated with a master’s degree in general biology from GSU identified as women.
The majority of general biology master’s degree graduates at GSU are White. Roughly 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Governors State University with a master’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| 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 Governors State University.
This general biology program at GSU offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 21 |
GSU conferred 21 completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 81% to women and 19% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (43%).