by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how Western Illinois University stacks up against peers offering general biology.
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Western Illinois University ranks competitively among schools offering general biology. More specifically it was ranked #663 out of 1,060 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #28 in Illinois.
During the most recent reporting year, Western Illinois University awarded 36 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology students who finish a bachelor’s at Western Illinois University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $44,568 a year. This is lower than $53,962, the median for all majors at Western Illinois University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Western Illinois University, general biology graduates take on a median debt of $27,585 in student loans. This is lower than $27,639, the typical median for all majors at Western Illinois University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,238 | $9,662 |
| Fees | $4,910 | $4,910 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 33% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Western Illinois University are White. Roughly 61% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Illinois University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
For the most recent academic year available, 36% of general biology master’s degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The majority of general biology master’s degree graduates at Western Illinois University are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 55% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Illinois University with a master’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the general biology majors at Western Illinois University.
This general biology program at Western Illinois University offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 47 |
Western Illinois University awarded 47 degrees in biology/biological sciences, general recently — 66% to women and 34% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (53%).