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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The bachelor's program at UIUC was ranked #158 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #5 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign handed out 3 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 50% over the previous year when 2 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 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 2021, making the school the #127 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
All of the 3 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in biology from UIUC in 2021 were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UIUC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% 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 bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
All of the 5 students who graduated with a Master’s in biology from UIUC in 2021 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2021 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 master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 348 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) | 165 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 30 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 13 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 11 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
