by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at GSU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #30 out of 41 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks GSU highly for general biology, ranked #881 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 881 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Illinois | 30 of 43 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 115 of 164 |
Here is each degree level granted in general biology at GSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 20 |
| Master’s | 1 |
During the most recent reporting year, Governors State University conferred 20 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
GSU ranks competitively among schools offering general biology at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #30 out of 41 schools by College Factual.
General Biology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from GSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $45,671 a year. This is below $56,614, the median for all majors at GSU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at GSU, general biology students borrow a median amount of $31,250 in student loans. This is above $24,990, the typical median for all majors at GSU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,512 | $8,232 |
| Fees | $3,772 | $3,772 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 20% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at GSU were White. Roughly 40% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Governors State University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
GSU granted 20 bachelor’s completions in biology/biological sciences, general recently — 80% to women and 20% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (40%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at GSU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 1 |
