General Biology Schools in Illinois
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Jobs for General Biology Grads in Illinois
In this state, there are 61,460 people employed in jobs related to a Biology degree, compared to 1,574,170 nationwide.
Wages for General Biology Jobs in Illinois
A typical salary for a Biology grad in the state is $86,546, compared to a typical salary of $84,914 nationwide.
Most Popular General Biology Programs in IL
Our data covers 6 colleges in Illinois offering Biology degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $47,662 a year. With an admission rate of 78%, getting in takes some planning. 78% of full-time students return after their first year.
Graduates earn a median salary of $50,621 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 81%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 84%.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $77,119 after earning their degree at this institution. About 5% of those who apply are admitted. 99% of full-time students return after their first year.
Graduates earn a median salary of $73,331 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 7%, getting in takes some planning. 97% of full-time students return after their first year.
Graduates earn a median salary of $48,249 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 97% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 72%.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $46,159 after earning their degree at this institution. About 89% of those who apply are admitted. 81% of full-time students return after their first year.
General Biology Careers in IL
Some of the careers Biology majors go into include:
| Job Title | Nationwide Job Growth | Nationwide Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Biological Technicians | 13% | $100,160 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | 10% | $110,931 |
| Forensic Science Technicians | 9% | $85,117 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | 9% | $79,550 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | 9% | $111,314 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | 9% | $100,077 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | 9% | $132,227 |
| Agricultural Technicians | 8% | $44,022 |
| Food Science Technicians | 7% | $100,898 |
| Precision Agriculture Technicians | 7% | $56,932 |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 6% | $41,048 |
| Bioinformatics Scientists | 5% | $92,484 |
Related Majors in Illinois
Below are some popular majors that are similar to Biology.
| Major | Annual Graduates Nationwide |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry & Biophysics | 13,820 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 12,819 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 11,175 |
| Ecology & Systematics Biology | 9,295 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 6,355 |
| Microbiology Science & Immunology | 4,711 |
| Other Biological Sciences | 4,612 |
| Biotechnology | 3,869 |
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