Below 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 Illinois College compares to other colleges that offer general biology.
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Illinois College ranks competitively among schools offering general biology. More specifically it was ranked #719 out of 1,249 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #27 in Illinois.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Illinois College conferred 21 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Illinois College go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $49,986 a year. This is below $51,176, the median for all majors at Illinois College.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Illinois College, general biology students borrow a median amount of $26,533 in student loans. This is below $26,922, the typical median for all majors at Illinois College.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $34,752 | $37,976 |
| Fees | $700 | $700 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 24% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 76% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Illinois College were White. Roughly 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Illinois College with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general biology majors at Illinois College.
This general biology program at Illinois College includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 21 |
Illinois College conferred 21 completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 76% to women and 24% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (67%).