Biology Studies at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
What traits are you looking for in a school for Biology Studies, you may want to check out the program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is located in Carbondale, IL.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 39 biology studies degrees were awarded at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
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Studying Online at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Online coursework is an option at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. Of 11,790 students, 2,272 (19%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,360 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Biology Studies graduates at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Biology Studies graduates at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale are 69% women (27) and 31% men (12).
Biology Studies Bachelor’s Program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Of the 38 bachelor’s biology studies graduates at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, 71% were women (27) and 29% were men (11).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biology Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 29 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 6 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 21% of Biology Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, lower than the national average of 48%.*
Biology Studies Master’s Program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Among the 1 master’s biology studies degrees awarded at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biology Studies master’s degree recipients at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
Minority students account for 100% of Biology Studies master’s degree recipients at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, 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.
Top-Paying Careers for Biology Studies Graduates
Graduates of the Biology Studies program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale go on to a range of careers. Here are 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
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