by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how UIS ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at UIS was ranked #621 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #29 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Illinois at Springfield handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 27 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at UIS is $31,446. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $27,253 for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UIS, biology students borrow a median amount of $22,116 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at University of Illinois at Springfield.
The biology program at UIS awarded 25 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 28% of these degrees went to men with the other 72% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UIS are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois at Springfield with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 8 |
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