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. In addition, we cover how EIU ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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The bachelor's program at EIU was ranked #506 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #22 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools | 148 |
| Best General Biology Graduate Degree Schools | 176 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 453 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 506 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Eastern Illinois University handed out 50 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 49 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 41 students received their master’s degree in biology from EIU. This makes it the #33 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from EIU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,278 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 EIU, biology students borrow a median amount of $27,140 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.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at EIU paid an average of $400 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $326 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,624 | $12,066 |
| Fees | $3,500 | $3,500 |
| Books and Supplies | $150 | $150 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,298 | $11,298 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,768 | $2,768 |
Learn more about EIU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 36% of biology bachelor's degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at EIU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 66% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the EIU 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 EIU Online Learning page.
Biology majors graduating with a master's degree from EIU make a median salary of $36,094 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $43,317.
Of the 21 students who earned a master's degree in General Biology from EIU in 2021-2022, 24% were men and 76% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at EIU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 52% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Eastern Illinois University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 3 |
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