by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at IWU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level. It ranks as high as #19 out of 41 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks IWU as a strong choice for general biology, ranked #496 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 496 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Illinois | 20 of 43 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 60 of 164 |
The table below lists every degree level available for general biology at IWU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 27 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Illinois Wesleyan University awarded 27 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
IWU holds a strong position among schools offering general biology at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #19 out of 41 schools by College Factual.
General Biology students who finish a bachelor’s at IWU report a median salary of $50,405 a year. This is lower than $58,689, the median for all majors at IWU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at IWU, general biology graduates take on a median debt of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $26,833, the typical median for all majors at IWU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $52,308 | $57,500 |
| Fees | $204 | $204 |
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Among recent graduates, 22% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 78% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at IWU are White. Roughly 74% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Illinois Wesleyan University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
IWU granted 27 bachelor’s degrees in biology/biological sciences, general recently — 78% to women and 22% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (74%).
