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The bachelor's program at SIUC was ranked #353 on College Factual's Best Schools for biological & biomedical sciences list. It is also ranked #13 in Illinois.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Southern Illinois University Carbondale handed out 93 bachelor's degrees in biological & biomedical sciences. This is a decrease of 31% over the previous year when 134 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 33 students received their master’s degree in biological & biomedical sciences from SIUC. This makes it the #143 most popular school for biological & biomedical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in biological & biomedical sciences in 2022, making the school the #165 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at SIUC was $321 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,638 | $9,638 |
| Fees | $3,606 | $3,606 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,114 | $12,114 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,951 | $2,951 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 93 biological & biomedical sciences majors earned their bachelor's degree from SIUC. Of these graduates, 39% were men and 61% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University Carbondale with a bachelor's in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 74 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
SIUC 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 SIUC Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 30 students graduated with a master's degree in biological & biomedical sciences from SIUC. About 47% were men and 53% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University Carbondale with a master's in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biological & biomedical sciences majors at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
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 | 48 |
| Zoology | 45 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 12 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 10 |
| Botany/Plant Biology | 9 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 7 |
| Pharmacology & Toxicology | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering Technologies | 198 |
| Engineering | 194 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 116 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 61 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 58 |
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