Below are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how Lake Forest College compares to other colleges that offer general biology.
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Lake Forest College ranks competitively among schools offering general biology. Specifically, it ranked #542 out of 1,249 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #23 in Illinois.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Lake Forest College awarded 32 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Lake Forest College report a median salary of $51,029 a year. This is lower than $60,043, the median for all majors at Lake Forest College.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Lake Forest College, general biology graduates take on a median debt of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $26,644, the typical median for all majors at Lake Forest College.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $50,100 | $55,500 |
| Fees | $902 | $902 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 25% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Lake Forest College were White. Roughly 38% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Lake Forest College with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Here are the demographics of the general biology majors at Lake Forest College.
This general biology program at Lake Forest College includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 32 |
Lake Forest College awarded 32 completions in biology/biological sciences, general recently — 75% to women and 25% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (38%).