by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Northern Illinois University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #7 out of 43 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Northern Illinois University among the top schools in the country for biological & biomedical sciences, ranked #195 out of 1,342 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools | 195 of 1,342 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Illinois | 9 of 46 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 23 of 179 |
The following degree levels are granted in biological & biomedical sciences at Northern Illinois University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 65 |
| Master’s | 6 |
| Doctoral | 4 |
This biological & biomedical sciences area of study at Northern Illinois University includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology, General | 75 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Northern Illinois University awarded 65 bachelor’s degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.
Northern Illinois University holds a strong position among schools offering biological & biomedical sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #7 out of 43 schools by College Factual.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at Northern Illinois University earn a median of $48,556 a year. This is below $63,103, the median for all majors at Northern Illinois University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Northern Illinois University, biological & biomedical sciences students accumulate a median of $23,630 in student loans. This is lower than $25,209, the typical median for all majors at Northern Illinois University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,606 | $10,232 |
| Fees | $2,828 | $2,828 |
Learn more about Northern Illinois University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 37% of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 63% went to women.
The largest share of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Northern Illinois University are White. Roughly 38% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Illinois University with a bachelor’s in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Graduate study is also available at Northern Illinois University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 6 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 4 |
