# University of Illinois Chicago: Biology (bachelor's)

Chicago, IL. IPEDS 145600, CIP 26.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-illinois-chicago/majors/biology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $28,768
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $59,119 (U.S. median for this major: $57,996 across 837 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $18,000 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in IL: 16 of 32 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the IL median for this major (32 colleges, $59,097): +$22
- Versus the U.S. median: +$1,123

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.41 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $59,119 minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IL (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $7,529 | $33,203 | 1.4 years |
| 30-48k | $8,119 | $35,805 | 1.5 years |
| 48-75k | $10,921 | $48,162 | 2.1 years |
| 75-110k | $16,185 | $71,376 | 3.1 years |
| 110k+ | $25,047 | $110,457 | 4.7 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Biology at IL colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern University | $71,181 | $14,800 | $29,167 | 95% |
| Augustana College | $68,648 | $27,000 | $22,736 | 73% |
| Benedictine University | $66,960 | $25,278 | $22,313 | 50% |
| Millikin University | $64,834 | $20,631 | $21,989 | 55% |
| Illinois State University | $63,725 | $24,672 | $19,398 | 65% |
| Roosevelt University | $63,274 | $26,000 | $20,194 | 35% |
| Loyola University Chicago | $62,821 | $25,000 | $36,079 | 73% |
| Illinois Wesleyan University | $62,541 | $27,000 | $28,199 | 75% |
| DePaul University | $61,216 | $27,000 | $30,902 | 68% |
| Elmhurst University | $60,161 | $24,287 | $24,185 | 70% |
| Southern Illinois University Edwardsville | $60,059 | $22,396 | $14,889 | 57% |
| Saint Xavier University | $59,820 | $26,939 | $10,970 | 57% |
| University of Illinois Springfield | $59,817 | $22,116 | $9,833 | 53% |
| University of Chicago | $59,794 | $13,500 | $14,860 | 96% |
| McKendree University | $59,238 | $26,833 | $24,717 | 53% |
| University of Illinois Chicago | $59,119 | $18,000 | $10,974 | 62% |
| Lewis University | $59,075 | $26,499 | $17,028 | 67% |
| Olivet Nazarene University | $58,864 | $26,000 | $20,729 | 61% |
| University of St Francis | $58,363 | $27,000 | $13,006 | 67% |
| North Park University | $55,253 | $27,000 | $16,948 | 58% |
| Blackburn College | $54,587 | $24,015 | $18,460 | 57% |
| Eastern Illinois University | $53,725 | $24,000 | $12,786 | 47% |
| Northeastern Illinois University | $53,567 | $14,031 | $14,109 | 22% |
| Knox College | $53,231 | $27,000 | $24,595 | 68% |
| Aurora University | $52,159 | $24,163 | $18,838 | 60% |
| Northern Illinois University | $52,086 | $23,630 | $13,391 | 49% |
| Southern Illinois University-Carbondale | $51,947 | $27,000 | $13,297 | 62% |
| Illinois College | $51,626 | $26,533 | $18,298 | 64% |
| Western Illinois University | $50,855 | $27,585 | $12,937 | 45% |
| Lake Forest College | $48,287 | $27,000 | $28,673 | 78% |
| Chicago State University | $46,898 | $39,223 | $12,335 | 16% |
| Dominican University | $46,040 | $25,117 | $11,745 | 55% |

## Careers
- Biological technician (SOC 19-4020): median wage $57,700 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, $55,790 IL, $57,510 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.4% by 2035
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage $98,970 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, $79,990 IL, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $167,040 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, $159,670 IL, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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