Below are the key facts about graduate study in biotechnology at Illinois. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Illinois highly for biotechnology, ranked #38 out of 87 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biotechnology Schools | 38 of 87 |
| Best Biotechnology Schools in Illinois | 3 of 4 |
| Best Biotechnology Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 5 of 9 |
The following degree levels are granted in biotechnology at Illinois, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 10 |
| Master’s | 6 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign awarded 6 master’s degrees in biotechnology.
Illinois is not yet ranked for biotechnology at the master’s level.
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $36,500 | $46,500 |
| Fees | $3,377 | $3,377 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 33% of biotechnology master’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of biotechnology master’s degree graduates at Illinois were Non-Resident Alien. About 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign with a master’s in biotechnology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at Illinois. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Biotechnology | 10 |