Epidemiology Schools in Illinois

65 Epidemiology students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

As a degree choice, Epidemiology is the 203rd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Epidemiology Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level	Number of Grads
Post-Master’s Certificate	44
Postbaccalaureate Certificate	44
Master’s Degree	18
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship)	3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice)	3
Doctor’s Degree (Other)	3

Gender Distribution

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

Racial Distribution

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

• Asian: 16.9%
• Black or African American: 10.8%
• Hispanic or Latino: 10.8%
• White: 40.0%
• Non-Resident Alien: 6.2%
• Other Races: 15.4%

Jobs for Epidemiology Grads in Illinois

13,790 people in the state and 326,860 in the nation are employed in jobs related to epidemiology.

Wages for Epidemiology Jobs in Illinois

Epidemiology grads earn an average of $87,660 in the state and $96,420 nationwide.

Most Popular Epidemiology Programs in IL

There are 2 colleges in Illinois that offer epidemiology degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

Epidemiology Careers in IL

Some of the careers epidemiology majors go into include:

Job Title	IL Job Growth	IL Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors	14%	$85,020
Medical Scientists	1%	$75,990
Epidemiologists	0%	$81,400

Related Majors in Illinois

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

Major	Annual Graduates in IL
Ecology	17
Environmental Biology	10
Evolutionary Biology	4
Evolutionary Biology	3
Conservation Biology	3

View all majors related to Epidemiology

View Nationwide Epidemiology Report

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
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