by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Illinois State ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at Illinois State was ranked #138 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #6 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools | 63 |
| Best General Biology Graduate Degree Schools | 86 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 135 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 138 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Illinois State University handed out 109 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 125 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 14 students received their master’s degree in biology from Illinois State. This makes it the #110 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in biology in 2022, making the school the #113 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Illinois State is $36,337. This is higher than $32,337, which is the national median for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Illinois State, biology students borrow a median amount of $34,100 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,650 for all biology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at Illinois State is $342 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Illinois State paid an average of $804 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $402 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,000 | $20,358 |
| Fees | $3,121 | $3,121 |
| Books and Supplies | $830 | $830 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,584 | $11,584 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,874 | $5,874 |
Learn more about Illinois State tuition and fees.
Of the 109 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General Biology from Illinois State in 2021-2022, 30% were men and 70% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Illinois State University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 19 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 73 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the Illinois State biology bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Illinois State Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 36% of biology master's degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Illinois State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 91% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Illinois State University with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Illinois State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 25 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 4 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.