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 ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how DePaul ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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The bachelor's program at DePaul was ranked #454 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #25 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, DePaul University handed out 51 bachelor's degrees in general biology. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 7 students received their master’s degree in biology from DePaul. This makes it the #219 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at DePaul is $25,467. This is less than $27,253, which is the national median of all biology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at DePaul, biology students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,375 for all biology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at DePaul is $815 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at DePaul University.
Of the 51 biology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from DePaul, about 27% were men and 73% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from DePaul University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 7 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 students earned a master's degree in biology from DePaul. About 57% of these graduates were women and the other 43% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 86% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from DePaul University with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 32 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 5 |
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