by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Western Illinois University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #28 out of 41 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Western Illinois University as a strong choice for general biology, ranked #764 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 764 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Illinois | 29 of 43 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 100 of 164 |
The following degree levels are granted in general biology at Western Illinois University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 36 |
| Master’s | 11 |
During the most recent reporting year, Western Illinois University conferred 36 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
Western Illinois University holds a strong position among schools offering general biology at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #28 out of 41 schools by College Factual.
General Biology students who finish a bachelor’s at Western Illinois University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $44,568 a year. This is lower than $53,962, the median for all majors at Western Illinois University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Western Illinois University, general biology graduates take on a median debt of $27,585 in student loans. This is lower than $27,639, the typical median for all majors at Western Illinois University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,238 | $9,662 |
| Fees | $4,910 | $4,910 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 33% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Western Illinois University are White. Roughly 61% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Illinois University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Western Illinois University granted 36 bachelor’s completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 67% to women and 33% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (61%).
Graduate study is also available at Western Illinois University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 11 |
