by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Loyola University Chicago. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #8 out of 41 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Loyola University Chicago highly for general biology, coming in at #244 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 244 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Illinois | 10 of 43 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 27 of 164 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in general biology at Loyola University Chicago, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 277 |
| Master’s | 26 |
During the most recent reporting year, Loyola University Chicago conferred 277 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
Loyola University Chicago is in the top 10% of the country for general biology at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #8 out of 41 schools by College Factual.
General Biology students who finish a bachelor’s at Loyola University Chicago report a median salary of $54,098 a year. This is lower than $74,898, the median for all majors at Loyola University Chicago.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Loyola University Chicago, general biology graduates take on a median debt of $25,000 in student loans. This is higher than $23,452, the typical median for all majors at Loyola University Chicago.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $46,410 | $52,230 |
| Fees | $1,480 | $1,480 |
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Among recent graduates, 34% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 66% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Loyola University Chicago were White. Approximately 48% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Loyola University Chicago with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 69 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47 |
| White | 134 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 16 |
Loyola University Chicago granted 277 bachelor’s degrees in biology/biological sciences, general recently — 66% to women and 34% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (48%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Loyola University Chicago. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 26 |
