by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at NEIU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #9 out of 41 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, NEIU highly for general biology, coming in at #232 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 232 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Illinois | 9 of 43 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 25 of 164 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in general biology at NEIU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 52 |
| Master’s | 6 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Northeastern Illinois University conferred 52 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
NEIU is a solid choice among schools offering general biology at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #9 out of 41 schools by College Factual.
General Biology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from NEIU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $52,784 a year. This is below $54,279, the median for all majors at NEIU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at NEIU, general biology students accumulate a median of $14,031 in student loans. This is lower than $17,600, the typical median for all majors at NEIU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,091 | $20,686 |
| Fees | $2,040 | $2,040 |
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Among recent graduates, 38% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at NEIU were Hispanic or Latino. About 46% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern Illinois University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 7 |
NEIU awarded 52 bachelor’s degrees in biology/biological sciences, general recently — 62% to women and 38% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (46%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at NEIU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 6 |
