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 GSU ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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The bachelor's program at GSU was ranked #671 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #29 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 658 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 671 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Governors State University handed out 7 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 30% over the previous year when 10 degrees were handed out.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from GSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $43,641 a year. This is higher than $32,337, which is the national median for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at GSU paid an average of $328 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,872 | $7,872 |
| Fees | $3,448 | $3,448 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,360 | $11,360 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,100 | $3,100 |
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Of the 7 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General Biology from GSU in 2021-2022, 43% were men and 57% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Governors State University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
GSU 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 GSU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Governors State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 1 |
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