by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in general biology at Northern Illinois University. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Northern Illinois University among the top schools in the country for general biology, ranked #190 out of 1,273 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 190 of 1,273 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Illinois | 8 of 43 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 20 of 165 |
Here is each degree level available for general biology at Northern Illinois University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 65 |
| Master’s | 6 |
| Doctoral | 4 |
During the most recent reporting year, Northern Illinois University conferred 6 master’s degrees in general biology.
Northern Illinois University is not currently ranked for general biology at the master’s level.
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $23,266 | $23,266 |
| Fees | $400 | $400 |
Find out more about Northern Illinois University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 33% of general biology master’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of general biology master’s degree graduates at Northern Illinois University are White. About 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Illinois University with a master’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Northern Illinois University granted 6 master’s degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 67% to women and 33% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (67%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Northern Illinois University awarded 4 doctoral degrees in general biology.
Northern Illinois University is not currently ranked for general biology at the doctoral level.
In the most recent graduating class, 25% of general biology doctoral degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The largest share of general biology doctoral degree graduates at Northern Illinois University were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Illinois University with a doctoral in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Northern Illinois University granted 4 doctoral degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 75% to women and 25% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (75%).
Undergraduate study is also available at Northern Illinois University. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in General Biology | 65 |