by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #33 out of 43 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale highly for biological & biomedical sciences, coming in at #950 out of 1,342 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools | 950 of 1,342 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Illinois | 35 of 46 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 126 of 179 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in biological & biomedical sciences at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 108 |
| Master’s | 29 |
| Doctoral | 13 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
The biological & biomedical sciences field at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale breaks down into these majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale conferred 108 bachelor’s degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale ranks competitively among schools offering biological & biomedical sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #33 out of 43 schools by College Factual.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale report a median salary of $41,481 a year. This is lower than $58,303, the median for all majors at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, biological & biomedical sciences students borrow a median amount of $23,739 in student loans. This is lower than $23,834, the typical median for all majors at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,638 | $9,638 |
| Fees | $3,696 | $3,696 |
Learn more about Southern Illinois University-Carbondale tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 33% of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale were White. Approximately 77% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale with a bachelor’s in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 83 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Graduate study is also available at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 29 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 13 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 1 |
