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. In addition, we cover how Loyola Chicago ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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Loyola Chicago is in the top 10% of the country for biology. More specifically it was ranked #65 out of 901 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #5 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools | 48 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 54 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 65 |
| Best General Biology Graduate Degree Schools | 69 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Loyola University Chicago handed out 305 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 0% over the previous year when 306 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 74 students received their master’s degree in biology from Loyola Chicago. This makes it the #18 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Loyola Chicago go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,964 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,337 for all biology students.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at Loyola Chicago is $641 per month.
Part-time undergraduates at Loyola Chicago paid an average of $925 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $50,270 | $50,270 |
| Fees | $1,446 | $1,446 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,894 | $16,894 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,600 | $1,600 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 305 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in biology from Loyola Chicago. About 30% were men and 70% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Loyola University Chicago with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 68 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 52 |
| White | 147 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 19 |
Loyola Chicago does not offer an online option for its biology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Loyola Chicago Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's biology program at Loyola Chicago make a median salary of $22,488. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $43,317.
Of the 67 students who earned a master's degree in General Biology from Loyola Chicago in 2021-2022, 37% were men and 63% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Loyola University Chicago with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 21 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Loyola University Chicago.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 118 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 41 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 23 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 18 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 4 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.