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Biophysics in Illinois

Biophysics Schools in Illinois

29 Biophysics students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

A Biophysics major is the 498th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Biophysics Majors in Illinois

Biophysics majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 18
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 18
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 18
Master’s Degree 7
Bachelor’s Degree 4

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of biophysics majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 17.2%
  • Black or African American: 3.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.3%
  • White: 48.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 20.7%
  • Other Races: 0.0%
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Jobs for Biophysics Grads in Illinois

There are 8,680 people in the state and 260,850 people in the nation working in biophysics jobs.

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Wages for Biophysics Jobs in Illinois

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

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There are 3 colleges in Illinois that offer biophysics degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

#1

University of Chicago

Chicago
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
17,834 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 85%. This private institution charges an average net price of $20,531. 56% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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#2

Loyola University Chicago

Chicago
4 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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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Champaign
2 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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Biophysics Careers in IL

Some of the careers biophysics 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 biophysics.

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Biochemistry 233
Molecular Biochemistry 18
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology 7
Molecular Biology 2

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