Biology Degree

The biology program at Illinois Wesleyan University prepares students for careers as laboratory technicians, scientific company sales representatives, animal technicians, greenhouse curators, environmental consultants, and more. The program focuses on the basic program of biology or the biological sciences. Program courses include: general biology, genetics, molecular ecology, and natural history and biodiversity. Get more details below including other Illinois colleges that offer biology degrees.

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Illinois Wesleyan University

601 E John Street, Champaign, IL

IWU is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and helps students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Bloomington, IL, which is a predominantly urban area. Enrollment at IWU is nearly 2,100 yearly.

Students can choose from several areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• English Language And Literature
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Visual And Performing Arts

Students applying for admission are most often asked to submit an application, school records, standardized test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by the school. Most common standardized test scores among applicants admitted to this school are between 25 to 30 on the ACT, or 1130 to 1410 on the SAT exam. Illinois Wesleyan University accepts around 60 percent of applicants annually. Of those accepted, around 25 percent of students attended the school. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $40,000, but may change from year to year. Students are encouraged to use the school's tuition calculator to better understand their cost of attendance. Housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is around $5,800. Some students at Illinois Wesleyan University may be eligible for financial aid, which is generally offered as scholarships, grants, and loans.

The mascot for IWU is the "Titans", and they participate in intercollegiate sports through oversight by the NCAA. Available sports offered may include but not limited to:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)

Contact information, academics information, programs offered, and much more may be accessed on school's website at http://www.iwu.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Biology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Illinois Wesleyan University offers a bachelor's degree program in biology.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Natural Sciences Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, natural sciences managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 3.3% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Champaign-Urbana, IL
  • Total Employment: 50
  • Average Hourly Rate: $52.10
  • Average Annual Salary: $108370

Molecular and Cellular Biologists

Description

Research and study cellular molecules and organelles to understand cell function and organization.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).