by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at CSU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #40 out of 41 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, CSU highly for general biology, placing at #1,221 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 1,221 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Illinois | 42 of 43 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 162 of 164 |
The table below lists every degree level available for general biology at CSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 12 |
| Master’s | 5 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Chicago State University handed out 12 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
CSU is a solid choice among schools offering general biology at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #40 out of 41 schools by College Factual.
General Biology students who finish a bachelor’s at CSU earn a median of $43,524 a year. This is lower than $58,753, the median for all majors at CSU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at CSU, general biology graduates take on a median debt of $39,223 in student loans. This is below $43,322, the typical median for all majors at CSU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,488 | $8,040 |
| Fees | $4,714 | $4,717 |
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Among recent graduates, 8% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 92% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at CSU were Black or African American. Roughly 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Chicago State University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
CSU awarded 12 bachelor’s degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 92% to women and 8% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Black or African American (75%).
Graduate study is also available at CSU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
