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Other Biological Sciences Schools in Illinois

In 2020-2021, 95 students earned their Biomedical Science degrees in IL.

In this state, Other Biological Sciences is the 97th most popular major out of a total 236 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Other Biological Sciences Majors in Illinois

Biomedical Science majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 81
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 12
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of biomedical science majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 31.6%
  • Black or African American: 7.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.6%
  • White: 41.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.1%
  • Other Races: 6.3%
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Jobs for Other Biological Sciences Grads in Illinois

There are 5,210 people in the state and 161,520 people in the nation working in biomedical science jobs.

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Wages for Other Biological Sciences Jobs in Illinois

A typical salary for a biomedical science grad in the state is $84,180, compared to a typical salary of $89,150 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in Illinois that offer biomedical science degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

67 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,099 Total Students

65% of the teachers are full time. The 1.10% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#2

Rush University

Chicago
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,816 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 5 to 1. The 0.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $65,683 a year.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
3,764 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.34 years. 36% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 5.20% which is lower than average.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 72%. Graduates earn an average $49,099 after graduation. The average student takes 4.51 years to complete their degree at UIC.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
20,720 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 78%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $20,830. Most students complete their degree in 4.32 years.

Other Biological Sciences Careers in IL

Some of the careers biomedical science majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Biological Science Professors 5% $72,880
Natural Sciences Managers 4% $113,180
Biological Scientists 4% $83,370
Life Scientists 3% $85,920

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
General Biology 441
Ecology & Systematics Biology 146
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 100
Biotechnology 94
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 74
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 57
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 51
Microbiology Science & Immunology 45

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