by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #31 out of 41 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Southern Illinois University-Carbondale among the top schools in the country for general biology, coming in at #924 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 924 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Illinois | 33 of 43 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 125 of 164 |
The table below lists every degree level available for general biology at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 38 |
| Master’s | 7 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale handed out 38 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is a solid choice among schools offering general biology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #31 out of 41 schools by College Factual.
General Biology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale earn a median of $49,849 a year. This is lower than $58,303, the median for all majors at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
To complete a bachelor’s at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, general biology students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is above $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 |
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Among recent graduates, 29% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale are White. Approximately 76% 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 general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale awarded 38 bachelor’s completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 71% to women and 29% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (76%).
Graduate study is also available at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 7 |
