General Biology at Southern Illinois University Carbondale
What traits are you looking for in a biology school? To help you decide if Southern Illinois University Carbondale is right for you, we've gathered the following information about the school's biology program.SIUC is located in Carbondale, Illinois and approximately 11,366 students attend the school each year.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in General Biology section at the bottom of this page.
SIUC General Biology Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in Biology
- Master’s Degree in Biology
SIUC General Biology Rankings
Biology Student Demographics at SIUC
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
SIUC General Biology Master’s Program
In the biology master's program at this school, racial-ethnic minorities make up 70% of degree recipients. That is 22% better than the national average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University Carbondale with a master's in biology.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Concentrations Within General Biology
The following biology concentations are available at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. A concentration may not be available for your level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Biology Studies | 7 |
Related Majors
- Botany/Plant Biology
- Physiology & Pathology Sciences
- Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology
- Zoology
Careers That Biology Grads May Go Into
A degree in biology can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for IL, the home state for Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
| Occupation | Jobs in IL | Average Salary in IL |
|---|---|---|
| High School Teachers | 43,720 | $72,370 |
| Medical Scientists | 3,510 | $87,660 |
| Biological Science Professors | 2,530 | $78,400 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | 1,950 | $118,480 |
| Biological Scientists | 590 | $84,180 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Mark Jaroski under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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