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.
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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):
| 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.
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).
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 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).
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 |
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
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.