by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Benedictine U ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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The bachelor's program at Benedictine U was ranked #622 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #27 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 611 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 622 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Benedictine University handed out 30 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 23% over the previous year when 39 degrees were handed out.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Benedictine U go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $29,215 a year. This is less than $32,337, which is the national median of all biology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Benedictine U, biology students borrow a median amount of $27,328 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all biology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $27,650.
Part-time undergraduates at Benedictine U paid an average of $1,034 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $31,028 | $31,028 |
| Fees | $1,518 | $1,518 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,900 | $1,900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,266 | $10,266 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,488 | $3,488 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 30 students earned a bachelor's degree in biology from Benedictine U. About 77% of these graduates were women and the other 23% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Benedictine University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the Benedictine U biology bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Benedictine U Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Benedictine University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 89 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 31 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 4 |
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