by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how UChicago ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for biology majors, UChicago came in at #23. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools | 8 |
| Best General Biology Graduate Degree Schools | 13 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 21 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 23 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Chicago handed out 136 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 11% over the previous year when 122 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in biology from UChicago. This makes it the #219 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in biology in 2022, making the school the #89 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at UChicago is $35,275. This is higher than $32,337, which is the national median for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UChicago paid an average of $2,127 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $63,801 | $63,801 |
| Fees | $1,818 | $1,818 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,800 | $1,800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,221 | $19,221 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,400 | $2,400 |
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Of the 136 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in biology from UChicago in 2022, 29% were men and 71% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Chicago with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 37 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 53 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Online degrees for the UChicago biology bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UChicago Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 8 students graduated with a master's degree in biology from UChicago. About 38% were men and 63% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Chicago with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at University of Chicago.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 90 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 30 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 24 |
| Genetics | 24 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 22 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.