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General Biology at Midwestern University-Downers Grove

If you are interested in studying General Biology, consider the program at Midwestern University-Downers Grove. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Midwestern University-Downers Grove is in Downers Grove, IL.

During the most recent reporting year, 75 general biology degrees were granted at Midwestern University-Downers Grove.

Online & Distance Learning at Midwestern University-Downers Grove

Midwestern University-Downers Grove delivers most coursework on campus; distance-education enrollment is limited.

General Biology Rankings at Midwestern University-Downers Grove

Rankings can help you compare Midwestern University-Downers Grove’s General Biology program against other schools offering the same major.

Earnings for General Biology Graduates from Midwestern University-Downers Grove

Those who finish Midwestern University-Downers Grove’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	$22,085
2 years	$16,169
5 years	$62,793

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for General Biology graduates at Midwestern University-Downers Grove, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, General Biology graduates at Midwestern University-Downers Grove are 67% women (50) and 33% men (25).

General Biology Master’s Program at Midwestern University-Downers Grove

Of the 75 master’s general biology degrees awarded at Midwestern University-Downers Grove, 67% were women (50) and 33% were men (25).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	34
Hispanic / Latino	8
Black / African American	6
Asian	21
Two or More Races	4
International (Nonresident)	1
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 52% of General Biology master’s degree recipients at Midwestern University-Downers Grove, higher than 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 Midwestern University-Downers Grove

The General Biology program at Midwestern University-Downers Grove includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Biomedical Sciences	75

Highest-Paying Careers for General Biology Graduates

Graduates of the General Biology program at Midwestern University-Downers Grove go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid 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.