by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at IWU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level. At its best it places at #21 out of 43 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, IWU among the top schools in the country for biological & biomedical sciences, coming in at #522 out of 1,342 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools | 522 of 1,342 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Illinois | 22 of 46 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 63 of 179 |
The table below lists every degree level available for biological & biomedical sciences at IWU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 37 |
The biological & biomedical sciences field at IWU covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology, General | 27 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | 6 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 4 |
During the most recent reporting year, Illinois Wesleyan University handed out 37 bachelor’s degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.
IWU ranks competitively among schools offering biological & biomedical sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #21 out of 43 schools by College Factual.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from IWU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $50,405 a year. This is lower than $58,689, the median for all majors at IWU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at IWU, biological & biomedical sciences students accumulate a median of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $26,833, the typical median for all majors at IWU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $52,308 | $57,500 |
| Fees | $204 | $204 |
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Among recent graduates, 27% of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 73% went to women.
The largest share of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at IWU are White. Approximately 73% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Illinois Wesleyan University with a bachelor’s in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
