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 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale compares to other colleges that offer biological & biomedical sciences.
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Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is a solid choice among schools offering biological & biomedical sciences. Specifically, it ranked #912 out of 1,326 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #33 in Illinois.
During the most recent reporting year, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale handed out 108 bachelor’s degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale report a median salary of $41,481 a year. This is lower than $58,303, the median for all majors at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, biological & biomedical sciences students borrow a median amount of $23,739 in student loans. This is lower than $23,834, the typical median for all majors at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,638 | $9,638 |
| Fees | $3,696 | $3,696 |
Learn more about Southern Illinois University-Carbondale tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 33% of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale were White. Approximately 77% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale with a bachelor’s in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 83 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
For the most recent academic year available, 48% of biological & biomedical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 52% went to women.
The majority of biological & biomedical sciences master’s degree graduates at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale were White. About 66% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale with a master’s in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the most recent graduating class, 31% of biological & biomedical sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The largest share of biological & biomedical sciences doctoral degree graduates at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale were White. Roughly 54% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale with a doctoral in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biological & biomedical sciences majors at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
The biological & biomedical sciences program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Zoology | 60 |
| General Biology | 45 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 22 |
| Biochemistry & Biophysics | 12 |
| Microbiology Science & Immunology | 6 |
| Botany/Plant Biology | 5 |
| Pharmacology & Toxicology | 1 |