by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how Knox ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at Knox was ranked #487 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #21 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 484 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 487 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Knox College handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 25% over the previous year when 32 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Knox is $31,203. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,337 for all biology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Knox, biology students borrow a median amount of $33,261 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 Knox paid an average of $6,089 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 | $54,768 | $54,768 |
| Fees | $819 | $819 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,407 | $10,407 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,432 | $1,432 |
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Of the 24 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General Biology from Knox in 2021-2022, 29% were men and 71% 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 Knox College with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Knox 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 Knox Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Knox College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 9 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 7 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.