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 Tech stacks up against peers offering general biology.
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During the most recent reporting year, Illinois Institute of Technology awarded 11 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $48,670 | $50,636 |
| Fees | $1,566 | $1,566 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 36% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Illinois Tech were White. Roughly 45% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Illinois Institute of Technology with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Among recent graduates, 53% of general biology master’s degrees went to men and 47% went to women.
The largest share of general biology master’s degree graduates at Illinois Tech were White. About 53% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Illinois Institute of Technology with a master’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 1 |
All of the 1 student who graduated with a doctoral degree in general biology from Illinois Tech identified as women.
The largest share of general biology doctoral degree graduates at Illinois Tech are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Illinois Institute of Technology with a doctoral in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general biology majors at Illinois Institute of Technology.
The general biology program at Illinois Tech breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 24 |
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 5 |
Illinois Tech granted 24 degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 54% to women and 46% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (42%).
Illinois Tech awarded 5 degrees in biomedical sciences, general in the latest year of data — 60% to women and 40% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (80%).