by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how Northern Illinois University ranks among other schools offering degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.
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Northern Illinois University ranks competitively among schools offering biological & biomedical sciences. In particular, it placed #213 out of 1,326 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #8 in Illinois.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Northern Illinois University handed out 65 bachelor’s degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at Northern Illinois University earn a median of $48,556 a year. This is below $63,103, the median for all majors at Northern Illinois University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Northern Illinois University, biological & biomedical sciences students accumulate a median of $23,630 in student loans. This is lower than $25,209, the typical median for all majors at Northern Illinois University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,606 | $10,232 |
| Fees | $2,828 | $2,828 |
Learn more about Northern Illinois University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 37% of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 63% went to women.
The largest share of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Northern Illinois University are White. Roughly 38% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Illinois University with a bachelor’s in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of biological & biomedical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of biological & biomedical sciences master’s degree graduates at Northern Illinois University are White. Approximately 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Illinois University with a master’s in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent graduating class, 25% of biological & biomedical sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of biological & biomedical sciences doctoral degree graduates at Northern Illinois University are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Illinois University with a doctoral in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the biological & biomedical sciences majors at Northern Illinois University.
The biological & biomedical sciences program at Northern Illinois University breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 75 |