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2023 Best Biological & Physical Sciences Associate Degree Colleges for Veterans

45 Ranked Colleges
25,627 Degrees Awarded
Most Veteran Friendly for Biological & Physical Sciences for an Associate

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, veterans have many different options to choose from. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Most Veteran Friendly for Biological & Physical Sciences for an Associate” ranking is part of that endeavor.

In 2020-2021, 30,075 people earned their degree in biological and physical sciences, making the major the 28th most popular in the United States.

At the associate degree level specifically, there were 25,627 biological and physical sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $35,806 and $19,336 respectively.

For this year’s “Most Veteran Friendly for Biological & Physical Sciences for an Associate” ranking, we looked at 45 colleges that offer a degree in biological and physical sciences. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great biological and physical sciences programs and a strong support system for veterans and active service members.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the biological and physical sciences program at the school, veteran affordability, and veteran satisfaction. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Most Veteran Friendly for Biological & Physical Sciences for an Associate

The following schools top our list of the Best “Most Veteran Friendly for Biological & Physical Sciences for an Associate”.

Top 25 Best Biological & Physical Sciences Associate Degree Colleges for Veterans

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Thomas Edison State University. The school came in at #1 for the Most Veteran Friendly for Biological & Physical Sciences for an Associate. Trenton, New Jersey is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associates’s biological and physical sciences degrees to 40 students in 2020-2021.

TESU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #2 on our “Best Biological & Physical Sciences Associate Degree Schools” list.Of the 10,495 students enrolled at Thomas Edison State University, 1,326 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 1,040 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $4,949. On top of their other funding sources, 548 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at TESU]](/colleges/thomas-edison-state-college/student-life/veterans/)

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Northern Virginia Community College. The school came in at #2 for the Most Veteran Friendly for Biological & Physical Sciences for an Associate. This large school is located in Annandale, Virginia, and it awarded 367 associates’s biological and physical sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

Northern Virginia Community College not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 on our “Best Biological & Physical Sciences Associate Degree Schools” list.Among the 52,873 students enrolled at Northern Virginia Community College, 3 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 2 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $3,267. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

Full Northern Virginia Community College Veteran Student Life Report

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Southwestern Illinois College
Belleville, Illinois

Out of the 45 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly for Biological & Physical Sciences for an Associate that were part of this year’s ranking, Southwestern Illinois College landed the #3 spot on the list. Belleville, Illinois is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associates’s biological and physical sciences degrees to 122 students in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at SWIC, the school also landed the #9 spot in our “Best Biological & Physical Sciences Associate Degree Schools” ranking.Among the 6,906 students enrolled at SWIC, 492 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 271 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $3,194. To help with additional expenses, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. SWIC does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

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Out of the 45 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly for Biological & Physical Sciences for an Associate that were part of this year’s ranking, Tidewater Community College landed the #4 spot on the list. Norfolk, Virginia is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associates’s biological and physical sciences degrees to 241 students in 2020-2021.

Our most recent data shows that 49 of the 16,769 students enrolled at Tidewater Community College were GI Bill® students, of which 45 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $5,391. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

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Massasoit Community College
Brockton, Massachusetts

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Massasoit Community College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Biological & Physical Sciences for an Associate list. Massasoit Community College is a medium-sized school located in Brockton, Massachusetts that handed out 80 associates’s biological and physical sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Massasoit Community College, the school also landed the #1 spot in our “Best Biological & Physical Sciences Associate Degree Schools” ranking.Among the 5,665 students enrolled at Massasoit Community College, 339 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 214 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $3,189. During this same period, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Massasoit Community College offers credit for military training for eligible students.

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William Rainey Harper College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Biological & Physical Sciences for an Associate ranking. Harper College is a fairly large school located in Palatine, Illinois that handed out 401 associates’s biological and physical sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

Harper College not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #5 on our “Best Biological & Physical Sciences Associate Degree Schools” list.Among the 12,199 students enrolled at William Rainey Harper College, 181 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 131 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $2,155. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. William Rainey Harper College offers credit for military training for eligible students.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Harper College]](/colleges/harper-college/student-life/veterans/)

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Elgin Community College ranked #7 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Biological & Physical Sciences for an Associate list. This medium-sized school is located in Elgin, Illinois, and it awarded 164 associates’s biological and physical sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

ECC also made our “Best Biological & Physical Sciences Associate Degree Schools” list, coming in at #3.Our most recent data shows that 144 of the 7,882 students enrolled at Elgin Community College were GI Bill® students, of which 100 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $2,559. During this same period, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

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Lord Fairfax Community College
Middletown, Virginia

Lord Fairfax Community College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Biological & Physical Sciences for an Associate ranking. Middletown, Virginia is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associates’s biological and physical sciences degrees to 184 students in 2020-2021.

Lord Fairfax Community College did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #16 on our “Best Biological & Physical Sciences Associate Degree Schools” list.Our most recent data shows that 170 of the 6,337 students enrolled at Lord Fairfax Community College were GI Bill® students, of which 105 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $1,865. To help with additional expenses, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

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Joliet Junior College
Joliet, Illinois

Joliet Junior College did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Biological & Physical Sciences for an Associate ranking, coming in at #9. Joliet Junior College is a fairly large school located in Joliet, Illinois that handed out 164 associates’s biological and physical sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

Joliet Junior College not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #15 on our “Best Biological & Physical Sciences Associate Degree Schools” list.According to our most recent data, Joliet Junior College supports 10,267 students, and 171 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 112 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $2,584. To help with additional expenses, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

Full Joliet Junior College Veteran Student Life Report

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Waubonsee Community College
Sugar Grove, Illinois

Waubonsee Community College ranked #10 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Biological & Physical Sciences for an Associate list. Waubonsee is a public institution located in Sugar Grove, Illinois. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 280 associates’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Waubonsee also took the #11 spot in our “Best Biological & Physical Sciences Associate Degree Schools” ranking.According to our most recent data, Waubonsee Community College supports 7,564 students, and 144 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 89 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $1,748. To help with additional expenses, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Waubonsee Community College]](/colleges/waubonsee-community-college/student-life/veterans/)

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With a ranking of #11, San Jacinto Community College did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Biological & Physical Sciences for an Associate list. San Jacinto Community College is a public institution located in Pasadena, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 537 associates’s degrees in 2020-2021.

San Jacinto College did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #12 on our “Best Biological & Physical Sciences Associate Degree Schools” list.Our most recent data shows that 862 of the 31,110 students enrolled at San Jacinto Community College were GI Bill® students, of which 635 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $1,772. During this same period, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. San Jacinto Community College offers credit for military training for eligible students.

[Read full report on veteran student life at San Jacinto College]](/colleges/san-jacinto-community-college/student-life/veterans/)

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City Colleges of Chicago - Harold Washington College landed the #12 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Biological & Physical Sciences for an Associate ranking. Harold Washington College is a medium-sized public school situated in Chicago, Illinois. It awarded 222 associates’s biological and physical sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

Harold Washington College did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #8 on our “Best Biological & Physical Sciences Associate Degree Schools” list.Of the 6,479 students enrolled at Harold Washington College, 211 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 145 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $1,190. During this same period, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

[Read full report on veteran student life at City Colleges of Chicago - Harold Washington College]](/colleges/city-colleges-of-chicago-harold-washington-college/student-life/veterans/)

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Thomas Nelson Community College did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Biological & Physical Sciences for an Associate ranking, coming in at #13. Thomas Nelson Community College is a medium-sized public school situated in Hampton, Virginia. It awarded 98 associates’s biological and physical sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

Among the 6,256 students enrolled at Thomas Nelson Community College, 803 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 501 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $2,215. During this same period, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

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Moraine Valley Community College ranked #14 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Biological & Physical Sciences for an Associate list. Located in Palos Hills, Illinois, this fairly large public school awarded 421 diplomas to qualified associates’s biological and physical sciences students in 2020-2021.

MVCC did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #13 on our “Best Biological & Physical Sciences Associate Degree Schools” list.Of the 11,026 students enrolled at MVCC, 121 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 72 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $2,294. To help with additional expenses, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

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Illinois Valley Community College ranked #15 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Biological & Physical Sciences for an Associate list. Oglesby, Illinois is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associates’s biological and physical sciences degrees to 147 students in 2020-2021.

IVCC not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #22 on our “Best Biological & Physical Sciences Associate Degree Schools” list.Among the 2,413 students enrolled at IVCC, 45 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 16 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $2,189. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Illinois Valley Community College]](/colleges/illinois-valley-community-college/student-life/veterans/)

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John Wood Community College ranked #16 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Biological & Physical Sciences for an Associate list. John Wood Community College is a small school located in Quincy, Illinois that handed out 48 associates’s biological and physical sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

Our most recent data shows that 72 of the 1,881 students enrolled at John Wood Community College were GI Bill® students, of which 46 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $2,562. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

[Read full report on veteran student life at John Wood Community College]](/colleges/john-wood-community-college/student-life/veterans/)

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McHenry County College
Crystal Lake, Illinois

With a ranking of #17, McHenry County College did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Biological & Physical Sciences for an Associate list. McHenry County College is a medium-sized public school situated in Crystal Lake, Illinois. It awarded 138 associates’s biological and physical sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

MCC also made our “Best Biological & Physical Sciences Associate Degree Schools” list, coming in at #23.Our most recent data shows that 97 of the 7,814 students enrolled at MCC were GI Bill® students, of which 62 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $1,962. To help with additional expenses, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. MCC offers credit for military training for eligible students.

[Read full report on veteran student life at McHenry County College]](/colleges/mchenry-county-college/student-life/veterans/)

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Virginia Western Community College landed the #18 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Biological & Physical Sciences for an Associate ranking. Virginia Western Community College is a medium-sized school located in Roanoke, Virginia that handed out 87 associates’s biological and physical sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

According to our most recent data, Virginia Western Community College supports 5,738 students, and 158 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 104 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $2,244. During this same period, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

Full Virginia Western Community College Veteran Student Life Report

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Victor Valley College
Victorville, California

Victor Valley College came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Biological & Physical Sciences for an Associate ranking. Victor Valley College is a public institution located in Victorville, California. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 418 associates’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Victor Valley College did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #18 on our “Best Biological & Physical Sciences Associate Degree Schools” list.According to our most recent data, Victor Valley College supports 10,777 students, and 369 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 185 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $408. To help with additional expenses, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Victor Valley College does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

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Napa Valley College
Napa, California

Napa Valley College came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Biological & Physical Sciences for an Associate ranking. Napa Valley College is located in Napa, California and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 129 associates’s biological and physical sciences degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Napa Valley College, the school also landed the #20 spot in our “Best Biological & Physical Sciences Associate Degree Schools” ranking.Of the 4,931 students enrolled at Napa Valley College, 93 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 61 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $877. During this same period, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

Full Napa Valley College Veteran Student Life Report

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Lewis and Clark Community College landed the #21 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Biological & Physical Sciences for an Associate ranking. Located in Godfrey, Illinois, this small public school awarded 136 degrees to qualified associates’s biological and physical sciences students in 2020-2021.

Lewis and Clark Community College also took the #25 spot in our “Best Biological & Physical Sciences Associate Degree Schools” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 82 of the 4,683 students enrolled at Lewis and Clark Community College were GI Bill® students, of which 42 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $2,895. During this same period, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

Full Lewis and Clark Community College Veteran Student Life Report

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Lincoln Land Community College
Springfield, Illinois

Lincoln Land Community College did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Biological & Physical Sciences for an Associate ranking, coming in at #22. Lincoln Land Community College is a small public school situated in Springfield, Illinois. It awarded 67 associates’s biological and physical sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

Our most recent data shows that 228 of the 4,977 students enrolled at LLCC were GI Bill® students, of which 73 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $2,396. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. LLCC offers credit for military training for eligible students.

Full Lincoln Land Community College Veteran Student Life Report

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Triton College
River Grove, Illinois

Triton College came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Biological & Physical Sciences for an Associate ranking. Triton College is a medium-sized school located in River Grove, Illinois that handed out 191 associates’s biological and physical sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

Triton College also made our “Best Biological & Physical Sciences Associate Degree Schools” list, coming in at #14.Of the 8,819 students enrolled at Triton College, 99 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 63 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $2,107. To help with additional expenses, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Triton College does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

Full Triton College Veteran Student Life Report

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Rock Valley College
Rockford, Illinois

Rock Valley College did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Biological & Physical Sciences for an Associate ranking, coming in at #24. This medium-sized school is located in Rockford, Illinois, and it awarded 146 associates’s biological and physical sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

Rock Valley College did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #21 on our “Best Biological & Physical Sciences Associate Degree Schools” list.Of the 5,762 students enrolled at Rock Valley College, 105 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 35 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $2,066. During this same period, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Rock Valley College]](/colleges/rock-valley-college/student-life/veterans/)

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Parkland College
Champaign, Illinois

With a ranking of #25, Parkland College did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Biological & Physical Sciences for an Associate list. Located in Champaign, Illinois, this medium-sized public school handed out 103 degrees to qualified associates’s biological and physical sciences students in 2020-2021.

Our most recent data shows that 193 of the 5,758 students enrolled at Parkland College were GI Bill® students, of which 74 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $3,234. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

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