Biological & Biomedical Sciences at Lake Forest College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Biological & Biomedical Sciences, you may want to check out the program at Lake Forest College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Lake Forest College sits in Lake Forest, IL.
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Studying Online at Lake Forest College
Online coursework is an option at Lake Forest College. Of 1,837 students, 0 (0%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 148 (8%) took at least some classes online.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences Rankings at Lake Forest College
These rankings give you a sense of how Lake Forest College’s Biological & Biomedical Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #24 of 44 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #39 of 42 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #72 of 176 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #158 of 174 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #564 of 1,326 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1096 of 1,303 |
Earnings for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Graduates from Lake Forest College
Those who finish Lake Forest College’s Biological & Biomedical Sciences program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $35,544 |
| 2 years | $29,832 |
| 4 years | $51,029 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates from Lake Forest College report median earnings of $51,029, compared with $60,043 for all Lake Forest College graduates — about 15% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates from Lake Forest College comes in at $27,000.
Highest-Paying Careers for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Biological & Biomedical Sciences program at Lake Forest College pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying careers for Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $159,837 |
| Cytotechnologists | $155,812 |
| Cytogenetic Technologists | $155,361 |
| Exercise Physiologists | $144,072 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Information Security Engineers | $142,543 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | $140,795 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Histotechnologists | $125,527 |
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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