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2027 Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Illinois

44 Colleges in the United States
4,615 Biological & Biomedical Sciences Degrees Awarded
$40,335 Avg Early-Career Salary

Biological & Biomedical Sciences degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 44 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for biological & biomedical sciences students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Biological & Biomedical Sciences in Illinois

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall biological & biomedical sciences education in Illinois.

Top Schools in Biological & Biomedical Sciences

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No school ranked higher than University Of Chicago this year for biological & biomedical sciences. University Of Chicago is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chicago. University Of Chicago graduates 96% of students within six years. University Of Chicago awarded about 366 biological & biomedical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their biological & biomedical sciences degree from University Of Chicago earn around $51,540 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $13,500 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in biological & biomedical sciences from University Of Chicago

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Northwestern University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in biological & biomedical sciences, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of Evanston, Northwestern University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 95% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 414 biological & biomedical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Northwestern University in the most recent data year. Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates of Northwestern University earn a median of $50,877 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $16,652. See the full biological & biomedical sciences program report for Northwestern University

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Illinois Institute Of Technology is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in biological & biomedical sciences, landing the #3 spot this year. Illinois Institute Of Technology is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chicago. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. There were roughly 42 biological & biomedical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Illinois Institute Of Technology in the most recent data year. Students who receive their biological & biomedical sciences degree from Illinois Institute Of Technology earn around $71,315 in the first couple years of their career. Illinois Institute Of Technology graduates carry a median of $26,774 in student loans. Read more about the biological & biomedical sciences program at Illinois Institute Of Technology

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Wheaton College Illinois is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in biological & biomedical sciences, ranking #4. Set in the suburb of Wheaton, Wheaton College Illinois is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Wheaton College Illinois graduates 85% of students within six years. Wheaton College Illinois awarded about 60 biological & biomedical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the biological & biomedical sciences program make about $43,654 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $21,500 to complete this degree. Read more about the biological & biomedical sciences program at Wheaton College Illinois

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University Of Illinois At Chicago is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in biological & biomedical sciences, ranking #5. University Of Illinois At Chicago is a very large public school located in the city of Chicago. The six-year graduation rate is 62%. University Of Illinois At Chicago awarded about 607 biological & biomedical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their biological & biomedical sciences degree from University Of Illinois At Chicago earn around $31,372 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $15,590. See the full biological & biomedical sciences program report for University Of Illinois At Chicago

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University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best biological & biomedical sciences schools. Set in the city of Champaign, University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign is a very large public institution. University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign graduates 85% of students within six years. About 642 biological & biomedical sciences degrees were awarded at University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign in the most recent year. Graduates of the biological & biomedical sciences program make about $29,783 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $22,725 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in biological & biomedical sciences from University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign

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Southern Illinois University Edwardsville placed #7 among the best biological & biomedical sciences schools. Set in the suburb of Edwardsville, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is a large public institution. About 55% of students finish within six years. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville awarded about 113 biological & biomedical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, biological & biomedical sciences degree recipients from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville generally make around $47,191. Typical student debt for the program is $22,396. Read more about the biological & biomedical sciences program at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

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Northern Illinois University landed the #8 spot for biological & biomedical sciences this year. Northern Illinois University is a large public school located in the suburb of Dekalb. About 49% of students finish within six years. Northern Illinois University awarded about 81 biological & biomedical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their biological & biomedical sciences degree from Northern Illinois University earn around $42,339 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,630. Get the full biological & biomedical sciences details for Northern Illinois University

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Benedictine University placed #9 among the best biological & biomedical sciences schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Lisle. The six-year graduation rate is 50%. Benedictine University awarded about 148 biological & biomedical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, biological & biomedical sciences degree recipients from Benedictine University generally make around $29,215. Typical student debt for the program is $25,278. Read more about the biological & biomedical sciences program at Benedictine University

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Loyola University Chicago placed #10 among the best biological & biomedical sciences schools. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Chicago. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. Loyola University Chicago awarded about 494 biological & biomedical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, biological & biomedical sciences degree recipients from Loyola University Chicago generally make around $31,635. Typical student debt for the program is $25,000. More information about a degree in biological & biomedical sciences from Loyola University Chicago

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Illinois State University earned the #11 position for biological & biomedical sciences this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Normal. Roughly 64% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 129 biological & biomedical sciences degrees were awarded at Illinois State University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, biological & biomedical sciences degree recipients from Illinois State University generally make around $35,059. Illinois State University graduates carry a median of $22,717 in student loans. Get the full biological & biomedical sciences details for Illinois State University

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Bradley University placed #12 among the best biological & biomedical sciences schools. Located in the city of Peoria, Bradley University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 76% of students complete a degree within six years here. Bradley University awarded about 46 biological & biomedical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates of Bradley University earn a median of $54,513 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. See the full biological & biomedical sciences program report for Bradley University

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Northeastern Illinois University earned the #13 position for biological & biomedical sciences this year. Located in the city of Chicago, Northeastern Illinois University is a moderately-sized public university. About 22% of students finish within six years. Northeastern Illinois University awarded about 44 biological & biomedical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, biological & biomedical sciences degree recipients from Northeastern Illinois University generally make around $40,392. Students borrow a median of $14,031 to complete this degree. Read more about the biological & biomedical sciences program at Northeastern Illinois University

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Augustana College Illinois ranked #14 on our 2027 list of the best biological & biomedical sciences schools. Augustana College Illinois is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Rock Island. Augustana College Illinois graduates 73% of students within six years. There were roughly 118 biological & biomedical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Augustana College Illinois in the most recent data year. Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates of Augustana College Illinois earn a median of $36,013 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $26,807 to complete this degree. See the full biological & biomedical sciences program report for Augustana College Illinois

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Trinity Christian College
Palos Heights, IL

Trinity Christian College landed the #15 spot for biological & biomedical sciences this year. Set in the suburb of Palos Heights, Trinity Christian College is a small private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 58%. Trinity Christian College awarded about 14 biological & biomedical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates of Trinity Christian College earn a median of $48,400 early in their careers. Trinity Christian College graduates carry a median of $28,722 in student loans. See the full biological & biomedical sciences program report for Trinity Christian College

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Lewis University
Romeoville, IL

Lewis University came in at #16 for biological & biomedical sciences this year. Located in the suburb of Romeoville, Lewis University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. About 67% of students finish within six years. About 37 biological & biomedical sciences degrees were awarded at Lewis University in the most recent year. Students who receive their biological & biomedical sciences degree from Lewis University earn around $35,948 in the first couple years of their career. Lewis University graduates carry a median of $26,499 in student loans. More information about a degree in biological & biomedical sciences from Lewis University

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Depaul University
Chicago, IL

Depaul University ranked #17 on our 2027 list of the best biological & biomedical sciences schools. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Chicago. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. About 104 biological & biomedical sciences degrees were awarded at Depaul University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, biological & biomedical sciences degree recipients from Depaul University generally make around $30,750. Depaul University graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in biological & biomedical sciences from Depaul University

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North Central College
Naperville, IL

North Central College landed the #18 spot for biological & biomedical sciences this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Naperville. About 64% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 34 biological & biomedical sciences students who graduated with this degree at North Central College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, biological & biomedical sciences degree recipients from North Central College generally make around $26,908. Students borrow a median of $23,830 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in biological & biomedical sciences from North Central College

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Illinois Wesleyan University landed the #19 spot for biological & biomedical sciences this year. Illinois Wesleyan University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Bloomington. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. Illinois Wesleyan University awarded about 51 biological & biomedical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, biological & biomedical sciences degree recipients from Illinois Wesleyan University generally make around $50,808. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. Read more about the biological & biomedical sciences program at Illinois Wesleyan University

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University Of Illinois At Springfield ranked #20 on our 2027 list of the best biological & biomedical sciences schools. Set in the city of Springfield, University Of Illinois At Springfield is a moderately-sized public institution. About 52% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 27 biological & biomedical sciences students who graduated with this degree at University Of Illinois At Springfield in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, biological & biomedical sciences degree recipients from University Of Illinois At Springfield generally make around $33,882. Students borrow a median of $22,116 to complete this degree. Read more about the biological & biomedical sciences program at University Of Illinois At Springfield

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Eastern Illinois University landed the #21 spot for biological & biomedical sciences this year. Set in the town of Charleston, Eastern Illinois University is a large public institution. Eastern Illinois University graduates 47% of students within six years. Eastern Illinois University awarded about 99 biological & biomedical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the biological & biomedical sciences program make about $33,686 in their early career. Eastern Illinois University graduates carry a median of $24,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in biological & biomedical sciences from Eastern Illinois University

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Aurora University
Aurora, IL

Aurora University came in at #22 for biological & biomedical sciences this year. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Aurora. The six-year graduation rate is 60%. There were roughly 25 biological & biomedical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Aurora University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their biological & biomedical sciences degree from Aurora University earn around $32,691 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $24,163 to complete this degree. Get the full biological & biomedical sciences details for Aurora University

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Midwestern University Downers Grove landed the #23 spot for biological & biomedical sciences this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Downers Grove. There were roughly 53 biological & biomedical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Midwestern University Downers Grove in the most recent data year. Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates of Midwestern University Downers Grove earn a median of $24,810 early in their careers. Read more about the biological & biomedical sciences program at Midwestern University Downers Grove

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Lake Forest College
Lake Forest, IL

Lake Forest College came in at #24 for biological & biomedical sciences this year. Located in the suburb of Lake Forest, Lake Forest College is a small private not-for-profit university. About 78% of students finish within six years. About 62 biological & biomedical sciences degrees were awarded at Lake Forest College in the most recent year. Students who receive their biological & biomedical sciences degree from Lake Forest College earn around $33,380 in the first couple years of their career. Lake Forest College graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in biological & biomedical sciences from Lake Forest College

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Millikin University landed the #25 spot for biological & biomedical sciences this year. Millikin University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Decatur. Millikin University graduates 55% of students within six years. There were roughly 21 biological & biomedical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Millikin University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their biological & biomedical sciences degree from Millikin University earn around $58,852 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,631. Read more about the biological & biomedical sciences program at Millikin University

Rest of the Top 44 Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools

These schools also placed among the best for biological & biomedical sciences this year:

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Elmhurst College
Elmhurst, IL
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Governors State University
University Park, IL
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Knox College
Galesburg, IL
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Illinois College
Jacksonville, IL
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Rush University
Chicago, IL
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Dominican University
River Forest, IL
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Quincy University
Quincy, IL
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Greenville College
Greenville, IL
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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 44 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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