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, and more. In addition, we cover how UIUC ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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UIUC is in the top 10% of the country for biology. More specifically it was ranked #54 out of 901 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools | 15 |
| Best General Biology Graduate Degree Schools | 28 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 54 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign handed out 1 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 67% over the previous year when 3 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in biology from UIUC. This makes it the #264 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in biology in 2022, making the school the #127 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UIUC paid an average of $1,019 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $601 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is 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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All of the 1 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in biology from UIUC in 2022 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 Urbana-Champaign with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UIUC 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 UIUC Online Learning page.
Of the 5 biology students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UIUC, about 60% were men and 40% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UIUC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students fell into this category.
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 biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 313 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) | 142 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 52 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 15 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 11 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.