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Biological Chemistry in Illinois

Biological Chemistry Schools in Illinois

263 Biological Chemistry students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

In terms of popularity, Biological Chemistry is the 128th most popular major in the state out of a total 904 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Biological Chemistry Majors in Illinois

Biological Chemistry majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 243
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 16
Master’s Degree 4

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, a biological chemistry major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of biological chemistry majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 23.2%
  • Black or African American: 2.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 14.8%
  • White: 41.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 12.2%
  • Other Races: 6.5%
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Jobs for Biological Chemistry Grads in Illinois

8,680 people in the state and 260,850 in the nation are employed in jobs related to biological chemistry.

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Wages for Biological Chemistry Jobs in Illinois

In this state, biological chemistry grads earn an average of $87,660. Nationwide, they make an average of $97,340.

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There are 10 colleges in Illinois that offer biological chemistry degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

59 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
33,518 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.51 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 71%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,139.

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32 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
16,893 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $35,555. Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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28 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
52,679 Total Students

64% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,109.

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Augustana College

Rock Island
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
2,389 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. An average student at Augustana will pay a net price of $11,780. Most students complete their degree in 4.07 years.

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Monmouth College

Monmouth
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
860 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 75%. It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate.

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North Central College

Naperville
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
2,832 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $23,439. 59% of the teachers are full time. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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8 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
1,636 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.08 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $26,015.

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8 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
4,146 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 65% are considered full time. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 98% of students get financical aid.

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Illinois College

Jacksonville
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
1,154 Total Students

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at Illinois College.

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Knox College

Galesburg
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
1,154 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 74% are considered full time.

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Biological Chemistry Careers in IL

Some of the careers biological chemistry majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Biological Science Professors 5% $72,880
Medical Scientists 1% $75,990

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to biological chemistry.

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Molecular Biochemistry 18
Biophysics 15
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology 7
Molecular Biology 2

View all majors related to Biological Chemistry

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