Biology Studies at Chicago State University
If you are interested in studying Biology Studies, you may want to check out the program at Chicago State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Chicago State University is located in Chicago, IL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 17 biology studies degrees were granted at Chicago State University.
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Online Class Availability at Chicago State University
Online coursework is an option at Chicago State University. Of 2,238 students, 366 (16%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 966 (43%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Biology Studies graduates at Chicago State University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Biology Studies graduates at Chicago State University are 71% women (12) and 29% men (5).
Biology Studies Bachelor’s Program at Chicago State University
Among the 12 bachelor’s biology studies graduates at Chicago State University, 92% were women (11) and 8% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biology Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Chicago State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 9 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 92% of Biology Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Chicago State University, higher than the national average of 48%.*
Biology Studies Master’s Program at Chicago State University
Among the 5 master’s biology studies graduates at Chicago State University, 20% were women (1) and 80% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biology Studies master’s degree recipients at Chicago State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Asian | 1 |
Minority students account for 100% of Biology Studies master’s degree recipients at Chicago State University, above the national average of 31%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Biology Studies Graduates
Those who complete Biology Studies program at Chicago State University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-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
More about our data sources and methodologies.