2027 Best Medical Science Schools in Illinois

Medical Science programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

College Factual analyzed 2 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best medical science schools.

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• Best Medical Science Schools in Illinois

Best Schools for Medical Science in Illinois

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the medical science degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Medical Science

1

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

21 Medical Science Degrees Awarded

$124,451 Median Starting Salary

Leading the list is Northwestern University, our #1 school for medical science. Set in the city of Evanston, Northwestern University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. About 95% of students finish within six years. About 21 medical science degrees were awarded at Northwestern University in the most recent year. Medical Science graduates of Northwestern University earn a median of $124,451 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $16,616. More information about a degree in medical science from Northwestern University

2

Rush University
Chicago, IL

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

17 Medical Science Degrees Awarded

$85,204 Median Starting Salary

Rush University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in medical science, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of Chicago, Rush University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. There were roughly 17 medical science students who graduated with this degree at Rush University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, medical science degree recipients from Rush University generally make around $85,204. Typical student debt for the program is $31,206. More information about a degree in medical science from Rush University

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 · 2 schools evaluated.

• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.