Biological & Biomedical Sciences at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
If you plan to study Biological & Biomedical Sciences, take a look at what Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is in Edwardsville, IL.
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Online & Distance Learning at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Distance learning is available at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Of 11,893 students, 1,999 (17%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,314 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences Rankings at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Rankings can help you compare Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Biological & Biomedical Sciences program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #5 of 44 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #10 of 42 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #16 of 176 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #23 of 174 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #170 of 1,326 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #299 of 1,303 |
Earnings for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Graduates from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Graduates of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Biological & Biomedical Sciences program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $28,532 |
| 2 years | $38,293 |
| 3 years | $41,941 |
| 4 years | $50,151 |
| 5 years | $61,744 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville take home a median $50,151, compared with $71,140 for all Southern Illinois University Edwardsville graduates — about 30% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is $22,396.
Top-Paying Careers for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Biological & Biomedical Sciences program at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $159,837 |
| Cytotechnologists | $155,812 |
| Cytogenetic Technologists | $155,361 |
| Exercise Physiologists | $144,072 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Information Security Engineers | $142,543 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | $140,795 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Histotechnologists | $125,527 |
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
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