Below are the key facts about graduate study in biological & biomedical sciences 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 biological & biomedical sciences, ranked #201 out of 1,362 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools | 201 of 1,362 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Illinois | 9 of 46 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 23 of 180 |
The following degree levels are granted in biological & biomedical sciences 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 |
This biological & biomedical sciences area of study at Northern Illinois University includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology, General | 75 |
During the most recent reporting year, Northern Illinois University conferred 6 master’s degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.
Northern Illinois University is not yet ranked for biological & biomedical sciences at the master’s level.
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $23,266 | $23,266 |
| Fees | $400 | $400 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 33% of biological & biomedical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of biological & biomedical sciences master’s degree graduates at Northern Illinois University are White. Approximately 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 biological & biomedical sciences.
| 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 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Northern Illinois University conferred 4 doctoral degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.
Northern Illinois University is not yet ranked for biological & biomedical sciences at the doctoral level.
In the most recent graduating class, 25% of biological & biomedical sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of biological & biomedical sciences doctoral degree graduates at Northern Illinois University are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 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 biological & biomedical sciences.
| 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 |
Undergraduate study is also available at Northern Illinois University. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 65 |