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Biological Sciences in Illinois

Biological Sciences Schools in Illinois

2,368 students earned Biological Sciences degrees in Illinois in the 2022-2023 year.

A Biological Sciences major is the 12th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Biological Sciences Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 2,188
Master’s Degree 139
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 41
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 41
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 41

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 16.4%
  • Black or African American: 7.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 18.5%
  • White: 48.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.2%
  • Other Races: 5.4%
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Jobs for Biological Sciences Grads in Illinois

48,930 people in the state and 1,213,090 in the nation are employed in jobs related to biological sciences.

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Wages for Biological Sciences Jobs in Illinois

Biological Sciences grads earn an average of $84,180 in the state and $89,150 nationwide.

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

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

The average student takes 4.51 years to complete their degree at UIC. A typical student attending UIC will pay a net price of $11,139. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 71% are considered full time.

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

99% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 50% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

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162 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
12,860 Total Students

74% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,446. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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143 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
20,720 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,966.

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

An average student at Northwestern will pay a net price of $25,057. 58% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree at Northwestern.

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

56% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.07 years to complete their degree at UChicago. An average student at UChicago will pay a net price of $20,531.

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Augustana College

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. It takes the average student 4.07 years to graduate. 100% of students get financical aid.

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90 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
8,626 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,388. 100% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.35 years.

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90 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,769 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 70%. It takes the average student 4.60 years to graduate. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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80 Degrees in Major Awarded
23% Graduation Rate
7,119 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 5.11 years. The full-time teacher rate is 57%. This public school has an average net price of $13,209.

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Biological Sciences Careers in IL

Some of the careers biological sciences majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Biological Science Professors 5% $72,880
High School Teachers 4% $67,680

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
General Biomedical Sciences 300

View all majors related to Biological Sciences

View Nationwide Biological Sciences Report

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