by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how UIUC ranks in comparison to other schools with cell biology programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for cell biology majors, UIUC came in at #4. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 3 |
| Best Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences Schools | 4 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign handed out 303 bachelor's degrees in cell biology & anatomical sciences. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 332 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in cell biology from UIUC. This makes it the #27 most popular school for cell biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in cell biology in 2022, making the school the #27 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of cell biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at UIUC is $29,777. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $35,393 for all cell biology students.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the cell biology program at UIUC is $615 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UIUC was $1,019 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $601 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,768 | $35,900 |
| Fees | $3,292 | $3,292 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,938 | $13,938 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,500 | $2,500 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 303 cell biology majors earned their bachelor's degree from UIUC. Of these graduates, 45% were men and 55% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a bachelor's in cell biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 96 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 52 |
| White | 122 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 13 |
Online degrees for the UIUC cell 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 UIUC Online Learning page.
All of the 5 students who graduated with a Master’s in cell biology from UIUC in 2022 were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a master's in cell biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the cell biology majors at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) | 142 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 52 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 15 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 11 |
| General Biology | 10 |
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More about our data sources and methodologies.