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 diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how University of Chicago compares to other colleges that offer general biology.
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University of Chicago is in the top 5% of the country for general biology. Specifically, it ranked #16 out of 1,060 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Illinois.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Chicago conferred 139 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from University of Chicago earn a median of $52,065 a year. This is lower than $98,855, the median for all majors at University of Chicago.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at University of Chicago, general biology students borrow a median amount of $13,500 in student loans. This is lower than $15,854, the typical median for all majors at University of Chicago.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $59,256 | $67,446 |
| Fees | $1,878 | $1,878 |
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Among recent graduates, 37% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 63% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Chicago are Asian. About 33% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Chicago with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 46 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 14 |
In the most recent graduating class, 46% of general biology master’s degrees went to men and 54% went to women.
The largest share of general biology master’s degree graduates at University of Chicago are Asian. Approximately 29% of graduates fell into 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 general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 20 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 17 |
| Other Races | 4 |
In the most recent graduating class, 40% of general biology doctoral degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The majority of general biology doctoral degree graduates at University of Chicago are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 80% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Chicago with a doctoral in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the general biology majors at University of Chicago.
The general biology program at University of Chicago includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 139 |
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 73 |
University of Chicago conferred 139 degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 63% to women and 37% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Asian (33%).
University of Chicago conferred 73 completions in biomedical sciences, general recently — 55% to women and 45% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (29%).