by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how DePaul ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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The bachelor's program at DePaul was ranked #329 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #11 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 325 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 329 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, DePaul University handed out 46 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 51 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in biology from DePaul. This makes it the #219 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from DePaul go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $30,750 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,337 for all biology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at DePaul, biology students borrow a median amount of $75,912 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,650 for all biology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at DePaul is $815 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at DePaul was $758 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $43,379 | $43,379 |
| Fees | $795 | $795 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,104 | $1,104 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,468 | $18,468 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,766 | $2,766 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 46 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in biology from DePaul. About 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from DePaul University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the DePaul 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 DePaul Online Learning page.
Of the 5 students who earned a master's degree in General Biology from DePaul in 2021-2022, 60% were men and 40% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from DePaul University with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at DePaul University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 33 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 7 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.