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. We've also included details on how Northeastern Illinois University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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The bachelor's program at Northeastern Illinois University was ranked #467 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #20 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 460 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 467 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northeastern Illinois University handed out 63 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 71 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in biology from Northeastern Illinois University. This makes it the #181 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Northeastern Illinois University is $40,392. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $32,337 for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Northeastern Illinois University paid an average of $862 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $431 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,343 | $20,686 |
| Fees | $2,040 | $2,040 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,400 | $2,400 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,742 | $10,742 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $7,218 | $7,218 |
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Of the 63 biology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Northeastern Illinois University, about 38% were men and 62% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern Illinois University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Northeastern Illinois University 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 Northeastern Illinois University Online Learning page.
Of the 7 biology students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Northeastern Illinois University, about 14% were men and 86% 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 Northeastern Illinois University with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Northeastern Illinois University.
More about our data sources and methodologies.