by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Elmhurst ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
Go directly to any of the following sections:
The bachelor's program at Elmhurst was ranked #356 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #17 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Elmhurst University handed out 26 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 32 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Elmhurst is $33,732. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $27,253 for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Elmhurst, biology students borrow a median amount of $24,287 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all biology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,375.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Elmhurst University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 26 biology majors earned their bachelor's degree from Elmhurst. Of these graduates, 15% were men and 85% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Elmhurst are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 69% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Elmhurst University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
