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General Biology at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

General Biology at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

If you are interested in studying General Biology, take a look at what Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is in Carbondale, IL.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 45 general biology graduations were recorded at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.

Online Class Availability at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

Many students take online classes at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. Of 11,790 students, 2,272 (19%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,360 (28%) took at least some classes online.

General Biology Rankings at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

Rankings can help you compare Southern Illinois University-Carbondale’s General Biology program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Illinois #16 of 41
Best Schools (Quality) Illinois #35 of 42
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #63 of 163
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #138 of 164
Best Value Nationwide #592 of 1,237
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #1000 of 1,249

Earnings for General Biology Graduates from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

Graduates of Southern Illinois University-Carbondale’s General Biology program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for General Biology at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $28,907
2 years $23,649
3 years $30,162
4 years $49,849
5 years $58,410

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, General Biology graduates from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale take home a median $49,849, compared with $58,303 for all Southern Illinois University-Carbondale graduates — about 15% lower than the school-wide median.

General Biology earnings compared with all majors at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for General Biology graduates from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale stands at $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of General Biology graduates at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, General Biology graduates at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale are 67% women (30) and 33% men (15).

General Biology Bachelor’s Program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

Among the 38 bachelor’s general biology graduates at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, 71% were women (27) and 29% were men (11).

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 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 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 29
Hispanic / Latino 2
Black / African American 6
International (Nonresident) 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of General Biology majors at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

Minority students account for 21% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, below the national average of 47%.*

General Biology Master’s Program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

Among the 7 master’s general biology graduates at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, 43% were women (3) and 57% were men (4).

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 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 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 5
Hispanic / Latino 1
Two or More Races 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of General Biology majors at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

Minority students account for 29% of General Biology master’s degree recipients at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, lower 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 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

This General Biology program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
Biology Studies 39
General Biomedical Sciences 6

Top-Paying Careers for General Biology Graduates

Those who complete General Biology program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for General Biology graduates, 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

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