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Biology Studies at University of Illinois at Chicago

We'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, and more. Also, learn how UIC ranks among other schools offering degrees in biological sciences.

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• Available Degrees
• Rankings
• Student Demographics

Biology Studies Degrees Available at UIC

• Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences
• Master’s Degree in Biological Sciences
• Doctorate Degree in Biological Sciences

UIC Biological Sciences Rankings

UIC is in the top 10% of the country for biological sciences. More specifically it was ranked #70 out of 820 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Illinois.

Ranking Type	Rank
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies (With Aid)	14
Best Value Colleges for Biology Studies (With Aid)	20
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies (With Aid)	20
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies (Income Over $110k)	27
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies (With Aid)	28
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies (Income $48-$75k)	31
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies (Income $75-$110k)	33
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies (Income $0-$30k)	37
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies (Income $30-$48k)	40
Best Biology Studies Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	49
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies (Income Over $110k)	50
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies (Income $75-$110k)	51
Best Value Colleges for Biology Studies (Income $75-$110k)	52
Best Value Colleges for Biology Studies (Income Over $110k)	52
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies	54
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies (Income $48-$75k)	55
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies (Income $48-$75k)	56
Best Biology Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools	57
Best Value Colleges for Biology Studies (Income $48-$75k)	58
Best Biology Studies Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans	64
Best Biology Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools	66
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies (Income $0-$30k)	66
Best Biology Studies Colleges for Veterans	68
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies (Income $30-$48k)	68
Best Biology Studies Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	69
Best Biology Studies Schools	70
Best Value Colleges for Biology Studies (Income $30-$48k)	71
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies (Income $30-$48k)	71
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies (Income $75-$110k)	72
Best Biology Studies Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	74
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies (Income $0-$30k)	75
Best Value Colleges for Biology Studies (Income $0-$30k)	78
Best Biology Studies Graduate Degree Schools	81
Highest Paid Doctor’s Degree Biology Studies Graduates	82
Best Biology Studies Master’s Degree Schools	98
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies (Income Over $110k)	105
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Biology Studies	153
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies	184
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies	197
Best Value Colleges for Biology Studies	205
Highest Paid Master’s Degree Biology Studies Graduates	206
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Biology Studies Graduates	631
Highest Paid Biology Studies Graduates	646

Popularity of Biological Sciences at UIC

During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Illinois at Chicago handed out 452 bachelor's degrees in biology studies. 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 biological sciences from UIC. This makes it the #229 most popular school for biological sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 10 students received their doctoral degrees in biological sciences in 2021, making the school the #24 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

Biological Sciences Student Diversity at UIC

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biological sciences majors at University of Illinois at Chicago.

UIC Biology Studies Bachelor’s Program

The biological sciences 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 biological sciences.

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

UIC Biology Studies Master’s Program

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 biological sciences majors earned their master's degree from UIC. Of these graduates, 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 biological sciences.

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

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By Hied5 under License

More about our data sources and methodologies.