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. Also, learn how Lewis ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at Lewis was ranked #451 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #19 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 443 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 451 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Lewis University handed out 64 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 45% over the previous year when 44 degrees were handed out.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Lewis go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,948 a year. This is higher than $32,337, which is the national median for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at Lewis is $398 per month.
Part-time undergraduates at Lewis paid an average of $1,094 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $37,592 | $37,592 |
| Fees | $290 | $290 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,140 | $12,140 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,190 | $2,190 |
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Of the 64 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General Biology from Lewis in 2021-2022, 28% were men and 72% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Lewis University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the Lewis biology bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Lewis Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Lewis University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 1 |