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The bachelor's program at EIU was ranked #463 on College Factual's Best Schools for biological sciences list. It is also ranked #24 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Eastern Illinois University handed out 49 bachelor's degrees in biology studies. This is a decrease of 18% over the previous year when 60 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 41 students received their master’s degree in biological sciences from EIU. This makes it the #9 most popular school for biological sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biological sciences majors at Eastern Illinois University.
Of the 49 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Biology Studies from EIU in 2020-2021, 37% were men and 63% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at EIU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 63% of students 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 biological sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Of the 41 students who graduated with a Master’s in biological sciences from EIU in 2021, 54% were men and 46% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a master's in biological sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 1 |
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