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 compares to other colleges that offer general biology.
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Northern Illinois University holds a strong position among schools offering general biology. Specifically, it ranked #172 out of 1,060 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #7 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Value General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 4 |
| Best Value General Biology Schools in Illinois | 4 |
| College Major Best Value | 4 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 7 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Illinois | 8 |
| Best Value General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 8 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 8 |
| Best Value General Biology Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 14 |
| College Major Best Value | 14 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 21 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 21 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 21 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Northern Illinois University handed out 65 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology students who finish a bachelor’s at Northern Illinois University report a median salary of $48,556 a year. This is lower than $63,103, the median for all majors at Northern Illinois University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Northern Illinois University, general biology students accumulate a median of $23,630 in student loans. This is below $25,209, the typical median for all majors at Northern Illinois University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,606 | $10,232 |
| Fees | $2,828 | $2,828 |
Find out more about Northern Illinois University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 37% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 63% went to women.
The largest share of general biology 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 general biology.
| 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 |
In the most recent graduating class, 33% of general biology master’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of general biology master’s degree graduates at Northern Illinois University are White. About 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 general biology.
| 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 general biology doctoral degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The largest share of general biology doctoral degree graduates at Northern Illinois University were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 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 general biology.
| 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 |
Here are the demographics of the general biology majors at Northern Illinois University.
This general biology program at Northern Illinois University breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 75 |
Northern Illinois University awarded 75 degrees in biology/biological sciences, general recently — 64% to women and 36% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (40%).