Biology Education at Illinois State University
If you plan to study Biology Education, consider the program at Illinois State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Illinois State University is in Normal, IL.
During the most recent reporting year, 13 biology education degrees were awarded at Illinois State University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Illinois State University
Many students take online classes at Illinois State University. Of 21,546 students, 1,302 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,853 (36%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Biology Education graduates at Illinois State University, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Biology Education graduates at Illinois State University are 54% women (7) and 46% men (6).
Biology Education Bachelor’s Program at Illinois State University
Among the 13 bachelor’s biology education degrees awarded at Illinois State University, 54% were women (7) and 46% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biology Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Illinois State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 11 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 15% of Biology Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Illinois State University, below the national average of 22%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Biology Education Graduates
Graduates of the Biology Education program at Illinois State University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Biology Education majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,329 |
| Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $83,105 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $77,927 |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $41,048 |
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.