by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. We've also included details on how SWIC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biological science.
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The bachelor's program at SWIC was ranked #49 on College Factual's Best Schools for biological science list.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at SWIC paid an average of $198 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $204 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,120 | $5,940 |
| Fees | $270 | $270 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,400 | $2,400 |
Learn more about SWIC tuition and fees.
Online degrees for the SWIC biological science bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the SWIC Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 116 biological science majors earned their associate's degree from SWIC. Of these graduates, 47% were men and 53% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 82% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southwestern Illinois College with a associate's in biological science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 95 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |