Below are the key facts about this program at Lake Forest College. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level. At its best it places at #14 out of 41 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Lake Forest College among the top schools in the country for general biology, ranked #420 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 420 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Illinois | 14 of 43 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 51 of 164 |
The table below lists every degree level available for general biology at Lake Forest College, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 32 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Lake Forest College handed out 32 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
Lake Forest College holds a strong position among schools offering general biology at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #14 out of 41 schools by College Factual.
General Biology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Lake Forest College report a median salary of $51,029 a year. This is lower than $60,043, the median for all majors at Lake Forest College.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Lake Forest College, general biology graduates take on a median debt of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $26,644, the typical median for all majors at Lake Forest College.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $50,100 | $55,500 |
| Fees | $902 | $902 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 25% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Lake Forest College were White. Roughly 38% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Lake Forest College with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Lake Forest College awarded 32 bachelor’s degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 75% to women and 25% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (38%).