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 diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how Illinois State University ranks among other schools offering degrees in general biology.
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Illinois State University holds a strong position among schools offering general biology. In particular, it placed #291 out of 1,249 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #12 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 12 |
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 12 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Illinois | 12 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 12 |
| Best Value General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 23 |
| Best Value General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 23 |
| Best Value General Biology Schools in Illinois | 23 |
| College Major Best Value | 23 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 37 |
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 37 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 37 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 37 |
During the most recent reporting year, Illinois State University awarded 111 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology students who finish a bachelor’s at Illinois State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $48,863 a year. This is below $58,604, the median for all majors at Illinois State University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Illinois State University, general biology students borrow a median amount of $24,672 in student loans. This is higher than $21,895, the typical median for all majors at Illinois State University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,524 | $22,863 |
| Fees | $3,195 | $3,195 |
Learn more about Illinois State University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 28% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 72% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Illinois State University were White. Roughly 68% of graduates fell into 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 general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 75 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Among recent graduates, 57% of general biology master’s degrees went to men and 43% went to women.
The largest share of general biology master’s degree graduates at Illinois State University are White. Roughly 57% of graduates 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 general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 29% of general biology doctoral degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The largest share of general biology doctoral degree graduates at Illinois State University are White. Approximately 86% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Illinois State University with a doctoral in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the general biology majors at Illinois State University.
This general biology program at Illinois State University breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 132 |
Illinois State University conferred 132 degrees in biology/biological sciences, general recently — 69% to women and 31% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (67%).