Below are the key facts about this program at ECC. Degrees are awarded at the Associate’s level. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 46 schools (Associate’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks ECC highly for biological & physical science, ranked #39 out of 200 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biological & Physical Science Schools | 39 of 200 |
| Best Biological & Physical Science Schools in Illinois | 2 of 44 |
| Best Biological & Physical Science Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 5 of 52 |
The following degree levels are granted in biological & physical science at ECC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate’s | 193 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Elgin Community College handed out 193 associate’s degrees in biological & physical science.
ECC is in the top 5% of the country for biological & physical science at the associate’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 46 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 | $7,128 | $9,504 |
| Fees | $12 | $12 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 49% of biological & physical science associate’s degrees went to men and 51% went to women.
The largest share of biological & physical science associate’s degree graduates at ECC are White. Approximately 42% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Elgin Community College with a associate’s in biological & physical science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 26 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 60 |
| White | 81 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 15 |
ECC granted 193 associate’s degrees in biological and physical sciences recently — 51% to women and 49% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (42%).
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