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Biotechnology Schools in Illinois

In 2020-2021, 95 students earned their Biotech degrees in IL.

In terms of popularity, Biotechnology is the 159th most popular major in the state out of a total 306 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Biotechnology Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 93
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1
Bachelor’s Degree 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 11.6%
  • Black or African American: 14.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.4%
  • White: 17.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 44.2%
  • Other Races: 4.2%
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Jobs for Biotechnology Grads in Illinois

5,070 people in the state and 154,670 in the nation are employed in jobs related to biotech.

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Wages for Biotechnology Jobs in Illinois

Biotech grads earn an average of $84,180 in the state and $97,340 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in Illinois that offer biotech degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
22,603 Total Students

66% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate is 0.60% which is lower than average. 84% of the teachers are full time.

#2

Rush University

Chicago
24 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,816 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 5 to 1. 75% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $65,683 after graduation.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.51 years. The 2.50% student loan default rate is lower than average.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
4,680 Total Students

33% of the teachers are full time. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, Roosevelt grads earn an average salary of $38,145.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
8,626 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 77% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

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

75% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $59,402 after graduation. It takes the average student 4.21 years to graduate.

Biotechnology Careers in IL

Some of the careers biotech 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

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
General Biology 2,864
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 569
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 423
Biochemistry & Biophysics 275
Other Biological Sciences 260
Ecology & Systematics Biology 163
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 119
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 95

View all majors related to Biotechnology

View Nationwide Biotechnology Report

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