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General Biology at Loyola University Chicago

305 Bachelor's Degrees
74 Master's Degrees
0 Doctor's Degrees
The General Biology major is part of the biological & biomedical sciences program at Loyola University Chicago.

We'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 Loyola Chicago ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.

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General Biology Degrees Available at Loyola Chicago

Loyola Chicago Biology Rankings

Loyola Chicago is in the top 10% of the country for biology. More specifically it was ranked #65 out of 901 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #5 in Illinois.

Ranking Type Rank
Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools 48
Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools 54
Best General Biology Schools 65
Best General Biology Graduate Degree Schools 69

Popularity of Biology at Loyola Chicago

During the 2021-2022 academic year, Loyola University Chicago handed out 305 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 0% over the previous year when 306 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 74 students received their master’s degree in biology from Loyola Chicago. This makes it the #18 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.

How Much Do Biology Graduates from Loyola Chicago Make?

$31,964 Bachelor's Median Salary
$22,488 Master's Median Salary

Salary of Biology Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Loyola Chicago go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,964 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,337 for all biology students.

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The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at Loyola Chicago is $641 per month.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Biology from Loyola Chicago Cost?

$51,716 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)
$55,000 Average Student Debt

Loyola Chicago Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Loyola Chicago paid an average of $925 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 $50,270 $50,270
Fees $1,446 $1,446
Books and Supplies $1,200 $1,200
On Campus Room and Board $16,894 $16,894
On Campus Other Expenses $1,600 $1,600

Learn more about Loyola Chicago tuition and fees.

Loyola Chicago General Biology Bachelor’s Program Diversity

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 305 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in biology from Loyola Chicago. About 30% were men and 70% were women.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Loyola University Chicago with a bachelor's in biology.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 68
Black or African American 18
Hispanic or Latino 52
White 147
Non-Resident Aliens 1
Other Races 19

Does Loyola Chicago Offer an Online BS in Biology?

Online degrees for the Loyola Chicago 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 Loyola Chicago Online Learning page.

Salary of Biology Graduates with a Master's Degree

Graduates of the master's biology program at Loyola Chicago make a median salary of $22,488. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $43,317.

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Loyola Chicago General Biology Master’s Program Diversity

Of the 67 students who earned a master's degree in General Biology from Loyola Chicago in 2021-2022, 37% were men and 63% were women.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Loyola University Chicago with a master's in biology.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 21
Black or African American 7
Hispanic or Latino 9
White 26
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 4

Biology Student Diversity at Loyola Chicago

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Loyola University Chicago.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 118
Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology 41
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 23
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 18
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 4

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