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Other Biological Sciences Schools in Illinois

In 2020-2021, 269 students earned their Biomedical Science degrees in IL.

As a degree choice, Other Biological Sciences is the 100th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Other Biological Sciences Majors in Illinois

Biomedical Science majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 165
Master’s Degree 81
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 12
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 9
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 9
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of biomedical science majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 22.3%
  • Black or African American: 6.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.4%
  • White: 51.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.1%
  • Other Races: 5.2%
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Jobs for Other Biological Sciences Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 5,210 people employed in jobs related to a biomedical science degree, compared to 161,520 nationwide.

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Wages for Other Biological Sciences Jobs in Illinois

In this state, biomedical science grads earn an average of $84,180. Nationwide, they make an average of $89,150.

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

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

The 2.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,321. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $59,402 after earning their degree at this institution.

67 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,099 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 65% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.10%.

#3

Rush University

Chicago
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,816 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $65,683 after earning their degree at this institution. 5 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.30%.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
3,764 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $45,411 after earning their degree at this institution.

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 85% of students receive it. In their early career, UIC grads earn an average salary of $49,099. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
20,720 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.60%. A typical student attending Illinois State will pay a net price of $20,830. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

Other Biological Sciences Careers in IL

Some of the careers biomedical science 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
Life Scientists 3% $85,920

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

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

View all majors related to Other Biological Sciences

View Nationwide Other Biological Sciences Report

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