by our College Data Analytics TeamJump to any of the following sections:
The bachelor's program at NIU was ranked #235 on College Factual's Best Schools for biological & biomedical sciences list. It is also ranked #9 in Illinois.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northern Illinois University handed out 80 bachelor's degrees in biological & biomedical sciences. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 83 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in biological & biomedical sciences from NIU. This makes it the #412 most popular school for biological & biomedical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in biological & biomedical sciences in 2022, making the school the #266 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at NIU paid an average of $360 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 | $9,792 | $9,792 |
| Fees | $2,714 | $2,714 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,800 | $12,800 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,836 | $2,836 |
Learn more about NIU tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 80 students earned a bachelor's degree in biological & biomedical sciences from NIU. About 64% of these graduates were women and the other 36% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at NIU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Illinois University with a bachelor's in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 46 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 6 |
NIU does not offer an online option for its biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the NIU Online Learning page.
Of the 6 students who graduated with a Master’s in biological & biomedical sciences from NIU in 2022, 67% were men and 33% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Illinois University with a master's in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biological & biomedical sciences majors at Northern Illinois 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 | 90 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 255 |
| Physical Sciences | 87 |
| Engineering Technologies | 73 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 64 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 35 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.