Biology Studies at Loyola University Chicago
If you plan to study Biology Studies, take a look at what Loyola University Chicago. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Loyola University Chicago is located in Chicago, IL.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 279 biology studies degrees were awarded at Loyola University Chicago.
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Online & Distance Learning at Loyola University Chicago
Distance learning is available at Loyola University Chicago. Among 17,384 students, 1,393 (8%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,165 (18%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Biology Studies graduates at Loyola University Chicago, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Biology Studies graduates at Loyola University Chicago are 66% women (185) and 34% men (94).
Biology Studies Bachelor’s Program at Loyola University Chicago
Of the 277 bachelor’s biology studies degrees awarded at Loyola University Chicago, 66% were women (183) and 34% were men (94).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biology Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Loyola University Chicago.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 134 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 47 |
| Black / African American | 9 |
| Asian | 69 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 12 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Minority students account for 50% of Biology Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Loyola University Chicago, above the national average of 48%.*
Biology Studies Master’s Program at Loyola University Chicago
Of the 2 master’s biology studies graduates at Loyola University Chicago, 100% were women (2) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biology Studies master’s degree recipients at Loyola University Chicago.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Biology Studies Graduates
Graduates of the Biology Studies program at Loyola University Chicago 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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