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The bachelor's program at Illinois State was ranked #157 on College Factual's Best Schools for biological & biomedical sciences list. It is also ranked #6 in Illinois.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Illinois State University handed out 138 bachelor's degrees in biological & biomedical sciences. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 163 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 14 students received their master’s degree in biological & biomedical sciences from Illinois State. This makes it the #264 most popular school for biological & biomedical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in biological & biomedical sciences in 2022, making the school the #226 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Illinois State paid an average of $804 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $402 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,000 | $20,358 |
| Fees | $3,121 | $3,121 |
| Books and Supplies | $830 | $830 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,584 | $11,584 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,874 | $5,874 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 138 students earned a bachelor's degree in biological & biomedical sciences from Illinois State. About 69% of these graduates were women and the other 31% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Illinois State 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 Illinois State University with a bachelor's in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 19 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 91 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the Illinois State biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Illinois State Online Learning page.
Of the 11 biological & biomedical sciences students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Illinois State, about 36% were men and 64% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Illinois State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 91% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Illinois State University with a master's in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biological & biomedical sciences majors at Illinois State University.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 128 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 25 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 4 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 125 |
| Engineering Technologies | 124 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 70 |
| Physical Sciences | 69 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 12 |
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