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. Also, learn how UIC ranks among other schools offering degrees in general biology.
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UIC is in the top 10% of the country for general biology. More specifically it was ranked #153 out of 1,060 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #5 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Value General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 3 |
| Best Value General Biology Schools in Illinois | 3 |
| College Major Best Value | 3 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 5 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Illinois | 6 |
| Best Value General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 6 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 6 |
| Best Value General Biology Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 8 |
| College Major Best Value | 8 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 17 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 17 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 17 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Illinois Chicago conferred 359 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UIC earn a median of $52,151 a year. This is lower than $73,881, the median for all majors at UIC.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UIC, general biology graduates take on a median debt of $18,000 in student loans. This is below $20,119, the typical median for all majors at UIC.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,776 | $28,849 |
| Fees | $3,160 | $3,160 |
Read more about UIC tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 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 UIC are White. About 34% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois Chicago with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 113 |
| Black or African American | 19 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 73 |
| White | 122 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 20 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Among recent graduates, 50% of general biology master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of general biology master’s degree graduates at UIC are White. Roughly 62% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois Chicago with a master’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of general biology doctoral degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of general biology doctoral degree graduates at UIC are Non-Resident Alien. About 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois Chicago with a doctoral in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the general biology majors at University of Illinois Chicago.
This general biology program at UIC breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 370 |
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 5 |
UIC awarded 370 degrees in biology/biological sciences, general recently — 62% to women and 38% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (35%).
UIC granted 5 completions in biomedical sciences, general recently — 60% to women and 40% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (40%).