Biology Studies at Eastern Illinois University
If you are interested in studying Biology Studies, you may want to check out the program at Eastern Illinois University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Eastern Illinois University is located in Charleston, IL.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 92 biology studies degrees were granted at Eastern Illinois University.
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Studying Online at Eastern Illinois University
Distance learning is available at Eastern Illinois University. Among 8,505 students, 1,283 (15%) studied exclusively online and 2,051 (24%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Biology Studies graduates at Eastern Illinois University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Biology Studies graduates at Eastern Illinois University are 70% women (64) and 30% men (28).
Biology Studies Bachelor’s Program at Eastern Illinois University
Among the 54 bachelor’s biology studies graduates at Eastern Illinois University, 72% were women (39) and 28% were men (15).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biology Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Eastern Illinois University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 31 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 12 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 37% of Biology Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Eastern Illinois University, below the national average of 48%.*
Biology Studies Master’s Program at Eastern Illinois University
Among the 38 master’s biology studies graduates at Eastern Illinois University, 66% were women (25) and 34% were men (13).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biology Studies master’s degree recipients at Eastern Illinois University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 18 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 7 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 5 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Minority students account for 32% of Biology Studies master’s degree recipients at Eastern Illinois University, higher than 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
Students who finish Biology Studies program at Eastern Illinois University pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying careers for Biology Studies graduates, 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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