28 colleges · Illinois
Biochemistry and molecular biology colleges in Illinois
28 colleges in Illinois offer a bachelor's degree in biochemistry and molecular biology (5 public). Graduates of the typical program here earned $41,534 a year after graduating, compared with $43,567 nationally.
All biochemistry and molecular biology programs in Illinois
Sorted by earnings four years after graduation. Click a heading to sort.
| College | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loyola University ChicagoChicago, IL | 34 | $38,451 | $67,681 | $26,000 |
| University of Illinois ChicagoChicago, IL | 69 | $44,617 | $58,268 | $16,744 |
| Augustana CollegeRock Island, IL | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Benedictine UniversityLisle, IL | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Blackburn CollegeCarlinville, IL | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Bradley UniversityPeoria, IL | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| DePaul UniversityChicago, IL | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Elmhurst UniversityElmhurst, IL | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Illinois CollegeJacksonville, IL | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Illinois Institute of TechnologyChicago, IL | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Illinois State UniversityNormal, IL | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Illinois Wesleyan UniversityBloomington, IL | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Judson UniversityElgin, IL | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Knox CollegeGalesburg, IL | 9 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Lake Forest CollegeLake Forest, IL | 13 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Lewis UniversityRomeoville, IL | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Millikin UniversityDecatur, IL | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Monmouth CollegeMonmouth, IL | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| North Central CollegeNaperville, IL | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| North Park UniversityChicago, IL | 10 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Rockford UniversityRockford, IL | 10 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Roosevelt UniversityChicago, IL | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Southern Illinois University-CarbondaleCarbondale, IL | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Trinity Christian CollegePalos Heights, IL | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| University of Illinois SpringfieldSpringfield, IL | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignChampaign, IL | 45 | n/a | n/a | $17,750 |
| University of St FrancisJoliet, IL | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Wheaton CollegeWheaton, IL | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Frequently asked questions
How many colleges in Illinois offer biochemistry and molecular biology?
28 colleges in Illinois awarded bachelor's degrees in biochemistry and molecular biology in 2022-23 or 2023-24, 5 of them public.
Where do biochemistry and molecular biology graduates earn the most in Illinois?
Loyola University Chicago, with median earnings of $67,681 four years after graduation (programs with at least 5 graduates).
Biochemistry and molecular biology nationwide · All colleges in Illinois
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field of study file, data release of October 15, 2026. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working, not enrolled. One-year figures: graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Four-year figures: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. More on the data.