General Biology at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
If you plan to study General Biology, consider the program at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is in Edwardsville, IL.
During the most recent reporting year, 136 general biology graduations were recorded at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
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Studying Online 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.
General Biology Rankings at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Rankings can help you compare Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s General Biology program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #5 of 42 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #11 of 41 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #14 of 164 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #19 of 163 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #151 of 1,249 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #280 of 1,237 |
Earnings for General Biology Graduates from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Those who finish Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s General Biology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $28,532 |
| 2 years | $32,218 |
| 3 years | $41,941 |
| 4 years | $50,151 |
| 5 years | $61,744 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, General Biology graduates from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville report median earnings of $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
The median debt for General Biology graduates from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is $22,396.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of General Biology graduates at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, by degree type.
Program-wide, General Biology graduates at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville are 64% women (87) and 36% men (49).
General Biology Bachelor’s Program at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Among the 121 bachelor’s general biology degrees awarded at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, 62% were women (75) and 38% were men (46).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 94 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 6 |
| Black / African American | 10 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Minority students account for 18% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, lower than the national average of 47%.*
General Biology Master’s Program at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Among the 15 master’s general biology degrees awarded at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, 80% were women (12) and 20% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology master’s degree recipients at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 13% of General Biology master’s degree recipients at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, 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 Edwardsville
This General Biology program at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology Studies | 136 |
Best-Paid Careers for General Biology Graduates
Those who complete General Biology program at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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
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