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. Also, learn how Dominican U ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at Dominican U was ranked #721 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #31 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 707 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 721 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Dominican University handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in general biology. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Dominican U is $26,015. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,337 for all biology students.
Part-time undergraduates at Dominican U paid an average of $1,239 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $37,194 | $37,194 |
| Fees | $500 | $500 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,552 | $12,552 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $850 | $850 |
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The biology program at Dominican U awarded 21 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 19% of these degrees went to men with the other 81% going to women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 52% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Dominican University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Dominican U does not offer an online option for its biology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Dominican U Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Dominican University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 24 |
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