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 UIC ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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UIC is in the top 10% of the country for biology. More specifically it was ranked #51 out of 901 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools | 29 |
| Best General Biology Graduate Degree Schools | 47 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 49 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 51 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Illinois at Chicago handed out 426 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 452 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in biology from UIC. This makes it the #290 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 10 students received their doctoral degrees in biology in 2022, making the school the #45 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UIC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $28,768 a year. This is less than $32,337, which is the national median of all biology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UIC, biology students borrow a median amount of $35,947 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,650 for all biology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at UIC is $328 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UIC paid an average of $843 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $449 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,656 | $28,345 |
| Fees | $3,160 | $3,160 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,600 | $14,600 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,026 | $6,026 |
Learn more about UIC tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 426 biology majors earned their bachelor's degree from UIC. Of these graduates, 38% were men and 62% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois at Chicago with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 127 |
| Black or African American | 24 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 100 |
| White | 135 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 21 |
| Other Races | 19 |
Online degrees for the UIC 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 UIC Online Learning page.
Of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in biology from UIC in 2022, 67% were men and 33% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois at Chicago with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at University of Illinois at Chicago.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 108 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 66 |
| Biotechnology | 21 |
| Pharmacology & Toxicology | 7 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 6 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.