by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how UIS stacks up against peers offering general biology.
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UIS ranks competitively among schools offering general biology. In particular, it placed #528 out of 1,060 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #22 in Illinois.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Illinois Springfield awarded 35 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UIS earn a median of $40,644 a year. This is below $73,367, the median for all majors at UIS.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UIS, general biology students accumulate a median of $22,116 in student loans. This is lower than $25,360, the typical median for all majors at UIS.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,503 | $17,532 |
| Fees | $2,607 | $2,607 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 40% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at UIS are White. Approximately 63% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois Springfield with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Here are the demographics of the general biology majors at University of Illinois Springfield.
The general biology program at UIS breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 35 |
UIS granted 35 degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 60% to women and 40% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (63%).