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General Biology at Loyola University Chicago

General Biology at Loyola University Chicago

If you plan to study General Biology, consider the program at Loyola University Chicago. Get started with the following essential facts.

Loyola University Chicago sits in Chicago, IL.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 303 general biology degrees were awarded at Loyola University Chicago.

Online & Distance Learning at Loyola University Chicago

Online coursework is an option at Loyola University Chicago. Of 17,384 students, 1,393 (8%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,165 (18%) took at least some classes online.

General Biology Rankings at Loyola University Chicago

These rankings give you a sense of how Loyola University Chicago’s General Biology program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Illinois #10 of 42
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #32 of 164
Best Value Illinois #41 of 41
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #159 of 163
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #255 of 1,249
Best Value Nationwide #1173 of 1,237

Earnings for General Biology Graduates from Loyola University Chicago

Students who complete Loyola University Chicago’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 Loyola University Chicago
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $22,465
2 years $23,098
3 years $34,532
4 years $54,098
5 years $67,114

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, General Biology graduates from Loyola University Chicago earn a median of $54,098, compared with $74,898 for all Loyola University Chicago graduates — about 28% lower than the school-wide median.

General Biology earnings compared with all majors at Loyola University Chicago

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for General Biology graduates from Loyola University Chicago stands at $25,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of General Biology graduates at Loyola University Chicago, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, General Biology graduates at Loyola University Chicago are 66% women (200) and 34% men (103).

General Biology Bachelor’s Program at Loyola University Chicago

Among the 277 bachelor’s general biology degrees awarded at Loyola University Chicago, 66% were women (183) and 34% were men (94).

Loyola University Chicago 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 Loyola University Chicago.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 134
Hispanic / Latino 47
Black / African American 9
Asian 69
American Indian / Alaska Native 1
Two or More Races 12
International (Nonresident) 2
Unknown 3
Racial-ethnic diversity of General Biology majors at Loyola University Chicago

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Loyola University Chicago, higher than the national average of 47%.*

General Biology Master’s Program at Loyola University Chicago

Among the 26 master’s general biology degrees awarded at Loyola University Chicago, 65% were women (17) and 35% were men (9).

Loyola University Chicago 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 Loyola University Chicago.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 11
Hispanic / Latino 5
Asian 7
Two or More Races 2
International (Nonresident) 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of General Biology majors at Loyola University Chicago

Minority students account for 54% of General Biology master’s degree recipients at Loyola University Chicago, above the national average of 41%.*

*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 Loyola University Chicago

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

Concentration Graduates
Biology Studies 279
General Biomedical Sciences 24

Top-Paying Careers for General Biology Graduates

Graduates of the General Biology program at Loyola University Chicago pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-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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