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 41 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 general biology, ranked #183 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 183 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Illinois | 8 of 43 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 21 of 164 |
Here is each degree level available for general biology 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 |
During the most recent reporting year, Northern Illinois University awarded 65 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
Northern Illinois University is a solid choice among schools offering general biology at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #7 out of 41 schools by College Factual.
General Biology students who finish a bachelor’s at Northern Illinois University report a median salary of $48,556 a year. This is lower than $63,103, the median for all majors at Northern Illinois University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Northern Illinois University, general biology students accumulate a median of $23,630 in student loans. This is below $25,209, the typical median for all majors at Northern Illinois University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,606 | $10,232 |
| Fees | $2,828 | $2,828 |
Find out more about Northern Illinois University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 37% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 63% went to women.
The largest share of general biology 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 general biology.
| 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 |
Northern Illinois University granted 65 bachelor’s completions in biology/biological sciences, general recently — 63% to women and 37% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (38%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Northern Illinois University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 6 |
| Doctoral Degrees in General Biology | 4 |
