by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Illinois State University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #10 out of 41 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Illinois State University among the top schools in the country for general biology, placing at #271 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 271 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Illinois | 11 of 43 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 30 of 164 |
Here is each degree level available for general biology at Illinois State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 111 |
| Master’s | 14 |
| Doctoral | 7 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Illinois State University handed out 111 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
Illinois State University is in the top 15% of the country for general biology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #10 out of 41 schools by College Factual.
General Biology students who finish a bachelor’s at Illinois State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $48,863 a year. This is below $58,604, the median for all majors at Illinois State University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Illinois State University, general biology students borrow a median amount of $24,672 in student loans. This is higher than $21,895, the typical median for all majors at Illinois State University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,524 | $22,863 |
| Fees | $3,195 | $3,195 |
Learn more about Illinois State University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 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 Illinois State University were White. Roughly 68% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Illinois State University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 75 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Illinois State University conferred 111 bachelor’s completions in biology/biological sciences, general recently — 72% to women and 28% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (68%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Illinois State University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 14 |
| Doctoral Degrees in General Biology | 7 |
