Below are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Illinois ranks among other schools offering degrees in general biology.
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The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,254 | $36,804 |
| Fees | $3,292 | $3,292 |
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Among recent graduates, 58% of general biology master’s degrees went to men and 42% went to women.
The largest share of general biology master’s degree graduates at Illinois were White. Roughly 58% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign with a master’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent graduating class, 75% of general biology doctoral degrees went to men and 25% went to women.
The majority of general biology doctoral degree graduates at Illinois were White. Roughly 38% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 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 | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general biology majors at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
This general biology program at Illinois breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 13 |
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 7 |
Illinois conferred 13 degrees in biology/biological sciences, general recently — 38% to women and 62% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (69%).
Illinois conferred 7 degrees in biomedical sciences, general in the latest year of data — 29% to women and 71% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (86%).