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General Biology at DePaul University

General Biology at DePaul University

What traits are you looking for in a school for General Biology, you may want to check out the program at DePaul University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

DePaul University is located in Chicago, IL.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 55 general biology degrees were granted at DePaul University.

Online Class Availability at DePaul University

Online coursework is an option at DePaul University. Of 21,210 students, 2,424 (11%) studied exclusively online and 9,056 (43%) took at least some classes online.

General Biology Rankings at DePaul University

These rankings give you a sense of how DePaul University’s General Biology program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Illinois #14 of 42
Best Value Illinois #39 of 41
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #46 of 164
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #153 of 163
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #414 of 1,249
Best Value Nationwide #1072 of 1,237

Earnings for General Biology Graduates from DePaul University

Graduates of DePaul University’s General Biology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for General Biology at DePaul University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $25,467
2 years $31,236
3 years $41,019
4 years $56,990
5 years $62,046

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, General Biology graduates from DePaul University earn a median of $56,990, compared with $71,700 for all DePaul University graduates — about 21% lower than the school-wide median.

General Biology earnings compared with all majors at DePaul University

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for General Biology graduates from DePaul University comes in at $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for General Biology graduates at DePaul University, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, General Biology graduates at DePaul University are 65% women (36) and 35% men (19).

General Biology Bachelor’s Program at DePaul University

Among the 47 bachelor’s general biology degrees awarded at DePaul University, 64% were women (30) and 36% were men (17).

DePaul University gender breakdown of General Biology Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at DePaul University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 16
Hispanic / Latino 19
Black / African American 4
Asian 7
Two or More Races 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of General Biology majors at DePaul University

Minority students account for 66% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at DePaul University, above the national average of 47%.*

General Biology Master’s Program at DePaul University

Of the 8 master’s general biology degrees awarded at DePaul University, 75% were women (6) and 25% were men (2).

DePaul University gender breakdown of General Biology Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology master’s degree recipients at DePaul University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 7
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of General Biology majors at DePaul University

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific General Biology Concentrations at DePaul University

This General Biology program at DePaul University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
Biology Studies 55

Highest-Paying Careers for General Biology Graduates

Those who complete General Biology program at DePaul University work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-paying careers for General Biology majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists $179,716
Natural Sciences Managers $132,227
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $111,314
Clinical Research Coordinators $110,931
Food Science Technicians $100,898
Biological Technicians $100,160
Molecular and Cellular Biologists $100,077
Life Scientists, All Other $97,541
Bioinformatics Scientists $92,484
Forensic Science Technicians $85,117

References

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