2023 Most Popular General Biology Schools in Illinois
Finding the Best General Biology School for You
General Biology is one of the most popular subjects to study in Illinois. With 2,864 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 10th out of all the majors we track in the state.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular General Biology Schools in Illinois ranking. This report analyzed 52 schools in Illinois to see which ones were the most popular programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the General Biology program at each school on the list.
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2023 Most Popular General Biology Schools in Illinois
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular General Biology Colleges.
Top 10 Most Popular General Biology Schools
Our 2023 rankings named University of Illinois at Chicago the most popular school in Illinois for general biology students. UIC is a very large public school located in the large city of Chicago.
While working on their degree, biology majors at UIC accumulate an average of around $17,214 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $296.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Loyola University Chicago. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular General Biology Schools in Illinois list. Located in the city of Chicago, Loyola Chicago is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.
The average amount in student loans that biology majors at Loyola Chicago take out is $25,596. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $627, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular General Biology Schools in Illinois list. SIUE is a large public school located in the suburb of Edwardsville.
On average, biology graduates from SIUE take out $21,504 in student loans while working on their degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $235, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Illinois State University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular General Biology Schools in Illinois list. Illinois State is a very large public school located in the midsize suburb of Normal.
While working on their degree, biology majors at Illinois State accumulate an average of around $24,975 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $404.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Chicago. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular General Biology Schools in Illinois list. UChicago is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Chicago.
On average, biology graduates from UChicago take out $13,833 in student loans while working on their degree.
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Northwestern University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular General Biology Schools in Illinois ranking. Located in the small city of Evanston, Northwestern is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
On average, biology graduates from Northwestern take out $14,500 in student loans while working on their degree.
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Roosevelt University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular General Biology Schools in Illinois ranking. Located in the large city of Chicago, Roosevelt is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
After completing their degree, biology graduates from Roosevelt carry an average student debt load of $27,000.
Midwestern University - Downers Grove did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for general biology students. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the suburb of Downers Grove, Midwestern University - Downers Grove is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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Augustana College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular General Biology Schools in Illinois ranking. Augustana is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Rock Island.
While working on their degree, biology majors at Augustana accumulate an average of around $27,000 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $298.
Northern Illinois University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular general biology programs. NIU is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Dekalb.
While working on their degree, biology majors at NIU accumulate an average of around $24,968 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $160.
Best General Biology Colleges in the Great Lakes Region
Explore all the Most Popular General Biology Schools in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 2,795 |
| Ohio | 3,097 |
| Indiana | 1,765 |
| Wisconsin | 1,970 |
Majors Related to Biology
One of 14 majors within the area of study, general biology has other similar majors worth exploring.
Majors Similar to Biology
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 14,535 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 11,615 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 8,813 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 7,247 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 6,206 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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