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 Elmhurst ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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The bachelor's program at Elmhurst was ranked #714 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #30 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 703 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 714 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Elmhurst University handed out 42 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 62% over the previous year when 26 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Elmhurst is $30,804. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,337 for all biology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Elmhurst, biology students borrow a median amount of $42,410 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,650 for all biology majors across the country.
Part-time undergraduates at Elmhurst paid an average of $1,172 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same 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 | $41,258 | $41,258 |
| Fees | $370 | $370 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,858 | $11,858 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,710 | $4,710 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 42 biology majors earned their bachelor's degree from Elmhurst. Of these graduates, 26% were men and 74% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Elmhurst University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Elmhurst 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 Elmhurst Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Elmhurst University.
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