Biology Studies at Northeastern Illinois University
If you are interested in studying Biology Studies, you may want to check out the program at Northeastern Illinois University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Northeastern Illinois University is located in Chicago, IL.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 58 biology studies graduations were recorded at Northeastern Illinois University.
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Online Class Availability at Northeastern Illinois University
Distance learning is available at Northeastern Illinois University. Among 5,734 students, 1,101 (19%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,235 (39%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Biology Studies graduates at Northeastern Illinois University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Biology Studies graduates at Northeastern Illinois University are 59% women (34) and 41% men (24).
Biology Studies Bachelor’s Program at Northeastern Illinois University
Among the 52 bachelor’s biology studies degrees awarded at Northeastern Illinois University, 62% were women (32) and 38% were men (20).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biology Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Northeastern Illinois University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 14 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 24 |
| Asian | 6 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 7 |
Minority students account for 58% of Biology Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Northeastern Illinois University, higher than the national average of 48%.*
Biology Studies Master’s Program at Northeastern Illinois University
Of the 6 master’s biology studies graduates at Northeastern Illinois University, 33% were women (2) and 67% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biology Studies master’s degree recipients at Northeastern Illinois University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 33% of Biology Studies master’s degree recipients at Northeastern Illinois University, higher than the national average of 31%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Biology Studies Graduates
Students who finish Biology Studies program at Northeastern Illinois University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Biology Studies majors, 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.