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Biological & Physical Science Schools in Illinois

4,791 Biological Science students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Biological & Physical Science is the 4th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Biological & Physical Science Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 4,760
Bachelor’s Degree 31

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 6.7%
  • Black or African American: 7.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 23.9%
  • White: 54.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.5%
  • Other Races: 5.7%
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Jobs for Biological & Physical Science Grads in Illinois

1,950 people in the state and 60,260 in the nation are employed in jobs related to biological science.

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Wages for Biological & Physical Science Jobs in Illinois

A typical salary for a biological science grad in the state is $118,480, compared to a typical salary of $139,680 nationwide.

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

421 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,026 Total Students

66% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate of 6.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. In their early career, MVCC grads earn an average salary of $32,650.

401 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,199 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 76% get financial aid. In their early career, Harper College grads earn an average salary of $36,928. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

280 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,564 Total Students

A typical student attending Waubonsee will pay a net price of $5,104. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,616 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 21%.

#4

College of DuPage

Glen Ellyn
242 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,010 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 22% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 72% of students receive it. A typical student attending COD will pay a net price of $6,382.

222 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,479 Total Students

21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 28% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 77% get financial aid.

#6

Triton College

River Grove
191 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,819 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 9.70%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 30% are considered full time.

186 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,946 Total Students

28% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $2,482. Of all the students who attend this school, 80% get financial aid.

164 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,267 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,220 after earning their degree at this institution. 55% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate of 8.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

164 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,882 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. 50% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public school has an average net price of $3,828.

155 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,626 Total Students

In their early career, Kishwaukee College grads earn an average salary of $30,869. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 37% are considered full time.

Biological & Physical Science Careers in IL

Some of the careers biological science majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Natural Sciences Managers 4% $113,180

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Mathematics & Computer Science 265
Sustainability Science 228
Other Interdisciplinary Studies 168
Human Computer Interaction 155
International Studies 121
Systems Theory 78
Nutrition Science 77
Behavioral Science 74

View all majors related to Biological & Physical Science

View Nationwide Biological & Physical Science Report

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