Biology Studies at Aurora University
If you plan to study Biology Studies, consider the program at Aurora University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Aurora University is in Aurora, IL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 26 biology studies degrees were awarded at Aurora University.
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Online Class Availability at Aurora University
Online coursework is an option at Aurora University. Among 5,923 students, 1,827 (31%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 802 (14%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Biology Studies graduates at Aurora University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Biology Studies graduates at Aurora University are 81% women (21) and 19% men (5).
Biology Studies Bachelor’s Program at Aurora University
Of the 26 bachelor’s biology studies graduates at Aurora University, 81% were women (21) and 19% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biology Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Aurora University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 11 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 10 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 46% of Biology Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Aurora University, lower than the national average of 48%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Biology Studies Graduates
Graduates of the Biology Studies program at Aurora University go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Biology Studies majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Food Science Technicians | $100,898 |
| Biological Technicians | $100,160 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | $100,077 |
| Life Scientists, All Other | $97,541 |
| Bioinformatics Scientists | $92,484 |
| Forensic Science Technicians | $85,117 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $79,550 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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