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General Biology at Benedictine University

If you are interested in studying General Biology, consider the program at Benedictine University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Benedictine University is in Lisle, IL.

During the most recent reporting year, 85 general biology degrees were granted at Benedictine University.

Online & Distance Learning at Benedictine University

Many students take online classes at Benedictine University. Of 2,917 students, 546 (19%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,221 (42%) took at least some classes online.

General Biology Rankings at Benedictine University

Use these rankings to compare Benedictine University’s General Biology program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Illinois	#20 of 42
Best Value	Illinois	#32 of 41
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#59 of 164
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#121 of 163
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#497 of 1,249
Best Value	Nationwide	#894 of 1,237

Earnings for General Biology Graduates from Benedictine University

Those who finish Benedictine University’s General Biology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$26,167
2 years	$15,817
4 years	$58,750
5 years	$68,748

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, General Biology graduates from Benedictine University earn a median of $58,750, compared with $72,778 for all Benedictine University graduates — about 19% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for General Biology graduates from Benedictine University stands at $25,278.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of General Biology graduates at Benedictine University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, General Biology graduates at Benedictine University are 62% women (53) and 38% men (32).

General Biology Bachelor’s Program at Benedictine University

Among the 85 bachelor’s general biology graduates at Benedictine University, 62% were women (53) and 38% were men (32).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Benedictine University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	31
Hispanic / Latino	13
Black / African American	3
Asian	34
International (Nonresident)	1
Unknown	3

Minority students account for 59% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Benedictine University, above the national average of 47%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific General Biology Concentrations at Benedictine University

This General Biology program at Benedictine University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Biology Studies	85

Top-Paying Careers for General Biology Graduates

Those who complete General Biology program at Benedictine University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for General Biology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists	$179,716
Natural Sciences Managers	$132,227
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$111,314
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

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

More about our data sources and methodologies.