Biology Studies at Western Illinois University
If you plan to study Biology Studies, you may want to check out the program at Western Illinois University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Western Illinois University sits in Macomb, IL.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 47 biology studies graduations were recorded at Western Illinois University.
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Online Class Availability at Western Illinois University
Many students take online classes at Western Illinois University. Of 6,332 students, 1,607 (25%) studied exclusively online and 2,917 (46%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Biology Studies graduates at Western Illinois University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Biology Studies graduates at Western Illinois University are 66% women (31) and 34% men (16).
Biology Studies Bachelor’s Program at Western Illinois University
Among the 36 bachelor’s biology studies degrees awarded at Western Illinois University, 67% were women (24) and 33% were men (12).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biology Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Illinois University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 22 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Black / African American | 5 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 36% of Biology Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Illinois University, below the national average of 48%.*
Biology Studies Master’s Program at Western Illinois University
Among the 11 master’s biology studies degrees awarded at Western Illinois University, 64% were women (7) and 36% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biology Studies master’s degree recipients at Western Illinois University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 6 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 18% of Biology Studies master’s degree recipients at Western Illinois University, lower 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.
Best-Paid Careers for Biology Studies Graduates
Those who complete Biology Studies program at Western Illinois University go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid 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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