by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in general biology at Illinois. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels. At its best it places at #1 out of 26 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Illinois as a strong choice for general biology, ranked #4 out of 1,273 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 4 of 1,273 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Illinois | 1 of 43 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 1 of 165 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in general biology at Illinois, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign handed out 12 master’s degrees in general biology.
Illinois is among the very best schools in the country for general biology at the master’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 26 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 1 |
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 1 |
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools | 3 |
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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Among recent graduates, 58% of general biology master’s degrees went to men and 42% went to women.
The largest share of general biology master’s degree graduates at Illinois were White. Roughly 58% 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 general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Illinois granted 9 master’s completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 44% to women and 56% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (78%).
Illinois conferred 3 master’s degrees in biomedical sciences, general in the latest year of data — 33% to women and 67% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (100%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign handed out 8 doctoral degrees in general biology.
Illinois has not been ranked for general biology at the doctoral level.
In the most recent graduating class, 75% of general biology doctoral degrees went to men and 25% went to women.
The majority of general biology doctoral degree graduates at Illinois were White. Roughly 38% 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 doctoral in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Illinois conferred 4 doctoral completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 25% to women and 75% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (50%).
Illinois granted 4 doctoral completions in biomedical sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 25% to women and 75% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (75%).