Illinois · Biomathematics

Best colleges for Biomathematics in Illinois

Ranked by graduates a year

University of Chicago, Loyola University Chicago and University of Illinois Chicago award the most Biomathematics degrees and certificates in Illinois: 29, 24 and 17 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 6 Illinois colleges offer Biomathematics and award 87 degrees and certificates a year in all.

Biomathematics, also known as Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology, is an interdisciplinary program that integrates biology, ecology, mathematics, and computer science. This program is designed for students interested…

Institutions
6
offering CIP 26.11
States offered
47
with a program page
Degrees / yr
87
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median starting salary
—
1 yr after graduation, College Scorecard
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$21,085
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
74%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Biological Technicians
$56,790
BLS OEWS May 2025

6 institutions offering Biomathematics in Illinois

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by graduates a year.

Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionStarting salary (1 yr)Graduates / yrGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1University of Chicago
Chicago Private not-for-profit
—2996%$13,333—
2Loyola University Chicago
Chicago Private not-for-profit
—2473%$33,454—
3University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago Public
—1762%——
4Northwestern University
Evanston Private not-for-profit
—995%$14,799—
5University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign Public
—685%——
6Roosevelt University
Chicago Private not-for-profit
—235%$21,085—

Colleges awarding the most Biomathematics degrees in Illinois

Top 6 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Online, degree-completion and graduate-only schools, and schools with a graduation rate under 30% are listed in full below.

Graduates / yr: degrees and certificates awarded in a year, IPEDS completions. Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionGraduates / yrStarting salary (1 yr)
1University of Chicago
Chicago Private not-for-profit
29Not reported
2Loyola University Chicago
Chicago Private not-for-profit
24Not reported
3University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago Public
17Not reported
4Northwestern University
Evanston Private not-for-profit
9Not reported
5University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign Public
6Not reported
6Roosevelt University
Chicago Private not-for-profit
2Not reported

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Biological Technicians (SOC 19-4021).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+3.5%
About as fast as average
Openings / yr (US)
~9,100
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$52,000
typically Bachelor's degree

Top skills

Reading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingScienceActive ListeningActive LearningWriting

What Biological Technicians earn in Illinois

Jobs in Illinois
790
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$56,790
median $55,790
Best-paying metro
$66,410
Peoria, IL

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Biomathematics programs in Illinois.

Which Illinois colleges award the most Biomathematics degrees?+

University of Chicago (29 graduates a year), Loyola University Chicago (24 graduates a year) and University of Illinois Chicago (17 graduates a year) award the most Biomathematics degrees and certificates in Illinois, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 6 Illinois colleges offer Biomathematics.

How much do Biological Technicians earn in Illinois?+

The average annual wage for Biological Technicians in Illinois is $56,790 (median $55,790), across about 790 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

What is the focus of the Biomathematics program?+

Biomathematics, also known as Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology, is an interdisciplinary program that integrates biology, ecology, mathematics, and computer science. This program is designed for students interested…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop reading comprehension, critical thinking, science, active listening, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Biological Technicians?+

The national job outlook is about +3.5% growth with around 9,100 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Bachelor's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
PSEO graduate earnings2019–21 graduation cohorts (release V4.13.0)
Earnings and employment outcomes of graduates by institution, degree level, and field of study, measured from state wage records.
BLS wages & outlookOEWS May 2025 release
Occupational employment and wage estimates plus 10-year job outlook, used to connect programs to real-world earnings.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.

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