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General Biology at Elmhurst University

What traits are you looking for in a school for General Biology, consider the program at Elmhurst University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Elmhurst University is in Elmhurst, IL.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 33 general biology degrees were granted at Elmhurst University.

Online & Distance Learning at Elmhurst University

Many students take online classes at Elmhurst University. Of 3,997 students, 604 (15%) studied exclusively online and 1,564 (39%) took at least some classes online.

General Biology Rankings at Elmhurst University

These rankings give you a sense of how Elmhurst University’s General Biology program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Illinois	#26 of 41
Best Schools (Quality)	Illinois	#28 of 42
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#93 of 164
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#94 of 163
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#742 of 1,249
Best Value	Nationwide	#787 of 1,237

Earnings for General Biology Graduates from Elmhurst University

Students who complete Elmhurst University’s General Biology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$33,732
2 years	$28,236
3 years	$34,425
4 years	$41,268
5 years	$58,884

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, General Biology graduates from Elmhurst University report median earnings of $41,268, compared with $68,641 for all Elmhurst University graduates — about 40% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for General Biology graduates from Elmhurst University stands at $24,287.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the diversity of General Biology graduates at Elmhurst University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, General Biology graduates at Elmhurst University are 88% women (29) and 12% men (4).

General Biology Bachelor’s Program at Elmhurst University

Of the 33 bachelor’s general biology degrees awarded at Elmhurst University, 88% were women (29) and 12% were men (4).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	14
Hispanic / Latino	7
Black / African American	1
Asian	6
American Indian / Alaska Native	1
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	1
Unknown	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 48% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Elmhurst 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 Elmhurst University

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

Concentration	Graduates
Biology Studies	33

Best-Paid Careers for General Biology Graduates

Those who complete General Biology program at Elmhurst University go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying 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.