Biotechnology at University of Illinois at Chicago
Every biotechnology school has its own distinct culture and strengths. We've pulled together some statistics and other details to help you see how the biotech program at University of Illinois at Chicago stacks up to those at other schools.UIC is located in Chicago, Illinois and approximately 33,518 students attend the school each year.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Biotechnology section at the bottom of this page.
UIC Biotechnology Degrees Available
- Master’s Degree in Biotech
UIC Biotechnology Rankings
Biotech Student Demographics at UIC
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biotech majors at University of Illinois at Chicago.
UIC Biotechnology Master’s Program
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois at Chicago with a master's in biotech.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| International Students | 21 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Concentrations Within Biotechnology
If you plan to be a biotech major, you may want to focus your studies on one of the following concentrations. The completion numbers here include all graduates who receive any type of degree in this field from University of Illinois at Chicago. Some of these focus areas may not be available for your degree level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Biotechnology | 21 |
Related Majors
- Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences
- Biomathematics & Bioinformatics
- Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other)
- Physiology & Pathology Sciences
- Pharmacology & Toxicology
Careers That Biotech Grads May Go Into
A degree in biotech 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 University of Illinois at Chicago.
| Occupation | Jobs in IL | Average Salary in IL |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Hied5 under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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