by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how UIC ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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UIC is in the top 10% of the country for biology. More specifically it was ranked #70 out of 841 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Illinois at Chicago handed out 452 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 11% over the previous year when 409 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 4 students received their master’s degree in biology from UIC. This makes it the #290 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 10 students received their doctoral degrees in biology in 2021, making the school the #45 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at UIC is $23,743. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $27,253 for all biology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UIC, biology students borrow a median amount of $18,000 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all biology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,375.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at UIC is $328 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at University of Illinois at Chicago.
The biology program at UIC awarded 452 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 38% of these degrees went to men with the other 62% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois at Chicago with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 139 |
| Black or African American | 33 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 101 |
| White | 145 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 22 |
Of the 4 students who graduated with a Master’s in biology from UIC in 2021, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois at Chicago with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 105 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 59 |
| Biotechnology | 21 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 6 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 5 |
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