by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at EIU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #11 out of 41 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, EIU as a strong choice for general biology, placing at #493 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 493 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Illinois | 19 of 43 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 59 of 164 |
Here is each degree level granted in general biology at EIU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 54 |
| Master’s | 38 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Eastern Illinois University handed out 54 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
EIU holds a strong position among schools offering general biology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #11 out of 41 schools by College Factual.
General Biology students who finish a bachelor’s at EIU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $54,609 a year. This is higher than $54,001, the median for all majors at EIU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at EIU, general biology students accumulate a median of $24,000 in student loans. This is lower than $24,225, the typical median for all majors at EIU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,472 | $12,330 |
| Fees | $3,529 | $3,529 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 28% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 72% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at EIU were White. About 57% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
EIU granted 54 bachelor’s completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 72% to women and 28% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (57%).
Graduate study is also available at EIU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 38 |
