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Biochemistry in Illinois

Biochemistry Schools in Illinois

In 2022-2023, 318 students earned their Biochemistry degrees in IL.

In terms of popularity, Biochemistry is the 98th most popular major in the state out of a total 306 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Biochemistry Majors in Illinois

Biochemistry majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 257
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 44
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 44
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 44
Master’s Degree 17

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, a biochemistry major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of biochemistry majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 21.1%
  • Black or African American: 2.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.8%
  • White: 42.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 14.2%
  • Other Races: 6.0%
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Jobs for Biochemistry Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 10,130 people employed in jobs related to a biochemistry degree, compared to 323,520 nationwide.

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Wages for Biochemistry Jobs in Illinois

A typical salary for a biochemistry grad in the state is $84,180, compared to a typical salary of $96,420 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Illinois that offer biochemistry degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

59 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
33,518 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.51 years. 71% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

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41 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
16,893 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $35,555. The average student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree at Loyola Chicago.

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30 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
52,679 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.21 years to graduate. This public school has an average net price of $16,109. 73% of the teachers are full time.

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Augustana College

Rock Island
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
2,389 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private institution charges an average net price of $11,780.

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Monmouth College

Monmouth
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
860 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.12 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

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12 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
17,834 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.07 years. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $20,531. 85% of the teachers are full time.

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12 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
11,366 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 79% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.40 years. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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North Central College

Naperville
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
2,832 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 59% are considered full time. An average student at North Central will pay a net price of $23,439. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

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8 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
1,636 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.08 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 57% are considered full time.

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8 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
4,146 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 65%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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Biochemistry Careers in IL

Some of the careers biochemistry majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Microbiologists 2% $54,630
Medical Scientists 1% $75,990

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to biochemistry.

Major Annual Graduates in IL
General Biology 2,864
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 569
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 423
Other Biological Sciences 260
Ecology & Systematics Biology 163
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 119
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 95
Biotechnology 95

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