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General Biology at Millikin University

If you are interested in studying General Biology, consider the program at Millikin University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Millikin University sits in Decatur, IL.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 16 general biology graduations were recorded at Millikin University.

Online & Distance Learning at Millikin University

Many students take online classes at Millikin University. Among 1,586 students, 66 (4%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 561 (35%) took at least some classes online.

General Biology Rankings at Millikin University

Rankings can help you compare Millikin University’s General Biology program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Illinois	#1 of 41
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#2 of 163
Best Schools (Quality)	Illinois	#16 of 42
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#49 of 164
Best Value	Nationwide	#139 of 1,237
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#442 of 1,249

Earnings for General Biology Graduates from Millikin University

Those who finish Millikin University’s General Biology program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$34,785
2 years	$32,925
3 years	$45,123
4 years	$56,407
5 years	$59,952

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, General Biology graduates from Millikin University earn a median of $56,407, compared with $54,482 for all Millikin University graduates — about 4% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for General Biology graduates from Millikin University is $20,631.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the diversity of General Biology graduates at Millikin University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, General Biology graduates at Millikin University are 75% women (12) and 25% men (4).

General Biology Bachelor’s Program at Millikin University

Among the 16 bachelor’s general biology degrees awarded at Millikin University, 75% were women (12) and 25% were men (4).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	14
Hispanic / Latino	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Minority students account for 6% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Millikin University, below 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 Millikin University

This General Biology program at Millikin University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Biology Studies	15
General Biomedical Sciences	1

Best-Paid Careers for General Biology Graduates

Students who finish General Biology program at Millikin University pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for General Biology majors, 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.