Below are the key facts about this program at COD. It is offered at the Associate’s level. It ranks as high as #22 out of 44 schools (Associate’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates COD among the top schools in the country for biological & physical science, placing at #112 out of 200 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biological & Physical Science Schools | 112 of 200 |
| Best Biological & Physical Science Schools in Illinois | 22 of 44 |
| Best Biological & Physical Science Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 29 of 52 |
The following degree levels are available for biological & physical science at COD, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate’s | 232 |
During the most recent reporting year, College of DuPage conferred 232 associate’s degrees in biological & physical science.
COD is a solid choice among schools offering biological & physical science at the associate’s level. Specifically, it ranked #22 out of 44 schools by College Factual.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,850 | $11,850 |
| Fees | $900 | $900 |
Learn more about COD tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 37% of biological & physical science associate’s degrees went to men and 63% went to women.
The majority of biological & physical science associate’s degree graduates at COD were White. Approximately 48% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from College of DuPage with a associate’s in biological & physical science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 43 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48 |
| White | 111 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 13 |
COD awarded 232 associate’s degrees in biological and physical sciences in the most recent reporting year — 63% to women and 37% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (48%).
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