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, and more. We've also included details on how ECC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biological science.
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The bachelor's program at ECC was ranked #35 on College Factual's Best Schools for biological science list.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at ECC paid an average of $396 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $297 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,128 | $9,504 |
| Fees | $12 | $12 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
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Online degrees for the ECC biological science bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the ECC Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 193 biological science majors earned their associate's degree from ECC. Of these graduates, 41% were men and 59% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Elgin Community College with a associate's in biological science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 23 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 54 |
| White | 87 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 26 |