by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UIC. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #5 out of 41 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UIC among the top schools in the country for general biology, coming in at #167 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 167 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Illinois | 6 of 43 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 18 of 164 |
Here is each degree level offered in general biology at UIC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 359 |
| Master’s | 8 |
| Doctoral | 8 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Illinois Chicago handed out 359 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
UIC is in the top 10% of the country for general biology at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #5 out of 41 schools by College Factual.
General Biology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UIC earn a median of $52,151 a year. This is lower than $73,881, the median for all majors at UIC.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UIC, general biology graduates take on a median debt of $18,000 in student loans. This is below $20,119, the typical median for all majors at UIC.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,776 | $28,849 |
| Fees | $3,160 | $3,160 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 37% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 63% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at UIC are White. About 34% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois Chicago with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 113 |
| Black or African American | 19 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 73 |
| White | 122 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 20 |
| Other Races | 12 |
UIC awarded 359 bachelor’s degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 63% to women and 37% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (34%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UIC. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 8 |
| Doctoral Degrees in General Biology | 8 |
