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Biochemistry & Biophysics Schools in Illinois

275 students earned Biochemistry degrees in Illinois in the 2020-2021 year.

A Biochemistry & Biophysics major is the 98th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Biochemistry & Biophysics Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 232
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 28
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 28
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 28
Master’s Degree 15

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 11.6%
  • Black or African American: 5.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.2%
  • White: 52.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 11.3%
  • Other Races: 8.7%
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Jobs for Biochemistry & Biophysics Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 10,130 people employed in jobs related to a biochemistry degree, compared to 323,520 nationwide.

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Wages for Biochemistry & Biophysics Jobs in Illinois

A typical salary for a biochemistry grad in the state is $84,180, compared to a typical salary of $96,420 nationwide.

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

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.50%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time.

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
16,893 Total Students

The 2.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. The average student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree at Loyola Chicago. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $52,854 after earning their degree at this institution.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
52,679 Total Students

In their early career, UIUC grads earn an average salary of $59,402. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. It takes the average student 4.21 years to graduate.

#4

Augustana College

Rock Island
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
2,389 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $46,446 a year. This private institution charges an average net price of $23,489. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#4

Monmouth College

Monmouth
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
860 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.30% which is lower than average. 86% of the teachers are full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $17,302.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
17,834 Total Students

80% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $62,671 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 5 to 1.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
11,366 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 7.80% which is lower than average. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $39,852 after graduation.

#8

North Central College

Naperville
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
2,832 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. In their early career, North Central grads earn an average salary of $43,530. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
1,636 Total Students

The 2.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. An average student at Illinois Wesleyan will pay a net price of $34,738. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
4,146 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 66% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.27 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

Biochemistry & Biophysics Careers in IL

Some of the careers biochemistry majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Biological Science Professors 5% $72,880
Natural Sciences Managers 4% $113,180
Biological Scientists 4% $83,370
Microbiologists 2% $54,630
Biochemists and Biophysicists 1% $99,690
Medical Scientists 1% $75,990

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
General Biology 2,864
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 569
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 423
Other Biological Sciences 260
Ecology & Systematics Biology 163
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 119
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 95
Biotechnology 95

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