by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how NEIU stacks up against peers offering general biology.
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NEIU holds a strong position among schools offering general biology. More specifically it was ranked #212 out of 1,060 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #9 in Illinois.
During the most recent reporting year, Northeastern Illinois University conferred 52 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from NEIU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $52,784 a year. This is below $54,279, the median for all majors at NEIU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at NEIU, general biology students accumulate a median of $14,031 in student loans. This is lower than $17,600, the typical median for all majors at NEIU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,091 | $20,686 |
| Fees | $2,040 | $2,040 |
Find out more about NEIU tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 38% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at NEIU were Hispanic or Latino. About 46% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern Illinois University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 7 |
For the most recent academic year available, 67% of general biology master’s degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The majority of general biology master’s degree graduates at NEIU are White. About 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern Illinois University with a master’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the general biology majors at Northeastern Illinois University.
This general biology program at NEIU breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 58 |
NEIU granted 58 degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 59% to women and 41% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (41%).