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Biological Science in Illinois

Biological Science Schools in Illinois

4,478 students earned Biological Science degrees in Illinois in the 2022-2023 year.

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

Education Levels of Biological Science Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 4,449
Bachelor’s Degree 29

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: 7.6%
  • Black or African American: 7.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 24.5%
  • White: 53.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.3%
  • Other Races: 6.0%
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Jobs for Biological 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 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

32% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $2,414. 61% of students get financical aid.

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401 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,199 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $6,260. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 31% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 84% of students receive it.

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280 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,564 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 22% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,742.

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College of DuPage

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 75% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,516.

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222 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,479 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 82% get financial aid. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 33% of the teachers are full time.

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Triton College

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

32% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 77% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,937.

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186 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,946 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $3,443. 28% of the teachers are full time. 88% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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164 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,882 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 30% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,604. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

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164 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,267 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 73% get financial aid. 28% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

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155 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,626 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,512. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 37% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

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Biological 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 Science

View Nationwide Biological Science Report

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