by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UIS. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level. It ranks as high as #20 out of 41 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UIS as a strong choice for general biology, placing at #560 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 560 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Illinois | 21 of 43 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 68 of 164 |
Here is each degree level granted in general biology at UIS, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 35 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Illinois Springfield conferred 35 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
UIS ranks competitively among schools offering general biology at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #20 out of 41 schools by College Factual.
General Biology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UIS earn a median of $40,644 a year. This is below $73,367, the median for all majors at UIS.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UIS, general biology students accumulate a median of $22,116 in student loans. This is lower than $25,360, the typical median for all majors at UIS.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,503 | $17,532 |
| Fees | $2,607 | $2,607 |
Read more about UIS tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 40% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at UIS are White. Approximately 63% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois Springfield with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
UIS conferred 35 bachelor’s degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 60% to women and 40% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (63%).
