Illinois · Ecology

Best Ecology institutions in Illinois, ranked by earnings

The Ecology program, formally known as Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology, is a comprehensive study within the Biological and Biomedical Sciences field. This program is designed for students interested in understanding…

Institutions
9
offering CIP 26.13
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
88
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$23,570
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
65%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Biological Technicians
$55,260
BLS OEWS 2024

9 institutions offering Ecology in Illinois

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by completions.

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Benedictine University
Lisle Private not-for-profit
2650%$23,570
2University of Chicago
Chicago Private not-for-profit
1696%$13,333
3University of Illinois Urbana - Champaign
Champaign Public
1485%
4Loyola University Chicago
Chicago Private not-for-profit
1073%$33,454
5University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago Public
662%
6Blackburn College
Carlinville Private not-for-profit
557%$21,088
7Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
North Chicago Private not-for-profit
5
8Principia College
Elsah Private not-for-profit
574%
9Governors State University
University Park Public
122%

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
1,450
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$55,260
median $49,710
Best-paying metro
$58,470
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN

Related careers

Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary
$90,850 avg · 1,700 jobs
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$55,260 avg · 1,450 jobs
Biological Scientists, All Other
$84,120 avg · 1,090 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Ecology programs in Illinois.

How much do Biological Technicians earn in Illinois?+

The average annual wage for Biological Technicians in Illinois is $55,260 (median $49,710), across about 1,450 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

What is the focus of the Ecology program?+

The Ecology program, formally known as Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology, is a comprehensive study within the Biological and Biomedical Sciences field. This program is designed for students interested in understanding…

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).

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