2024 Best Biological & Physical Sciences Associate Degree Schools in Illinois

If you pursue a associate degree in biological & physical sciences, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #5 most popular program in the country. This makes choosing the right school a hard decision.

College Factual reviewed 25 schools in Illinois to determine which ones were the best for associate degree seekers in the field of biological & physical sciences. Combined, these schools handed out 4,760 associate degrees in biological & physical sciences to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Biological & Physical Sciences School for Your Associate Degree

The biological & physical sciences associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:

Quality Overall Is Important

The overall quality of a associate degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.

Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

• Major Focus - How many resources a school devotes to biological & physical sciences students as compared to other majors.
• Major Demand - The number of biological & physical sciences students who choose to seek a associate degree at the school.
• Educational Resources - The amount of money and other resources allocated to students while they are pursuing their degree. These resources include such things as number of students per instructor and education expenditures per student.
• Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized biological & physical sciences related body.

Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for biological & physical sciences students working on their associate degree.

One Size Does Not Fit All

The biological & physical sciences school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Biological & Physical Sciences Associate Degree Schools in Illinois.

Best Schools for Associate Students to Study Biological & Physical Sciences in Illinois

Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in biological & physical sciences.

10 Top Illinois Schools for an Associate in Biological & Physical Sciences

1

Elgin Community College
Elgin, IL

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

164 Annual Graduates

Elgin Community College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting an associate degree in biological & physical sciences. Located in the midsize city of Elgin, ECC is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in biological & physical sciences from Elgin Community College

2

William Rainey Harper College
Palatine, IL

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

401 Annual Graduates

William Rainey Harper College is a wonderful choice for individuals pursuing an associate degree in biological & physical sciences. Harper College is a fairly large public college located in the large suburb of Palatine.More information about a associate in biological & physical sciences from William Rainey Harper College

3

Moraine Valley Community College
Palos Hills, IL

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

421 Annual Graduates

Moraine Valley Community College is one of the best schools in the country for getting an associate degree in biological & physical sciences. MVCC is a large public college located in the suburb of Palos Hills.More information about a associate in biological & physical sciences from Moraine Valley Community College

4

City Colleges of Chicago - Richard J Daley College
Chicago, IL

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

71 Annual Graduates

City Colleges of Chicago - Richard J Daley College is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in biological & physical sciences. Located in the city of Chicago, Richard J Daley College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in biological & physical sciences from City Colleges of Chicago - Richard J Daley College

5

Triton College
River Grove, IL

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

191 Annual Graduates

Triton College is a moderately-sized public college located in the suburb of River Grove.More information about a associate in biological & physical sciences from Triton College

6

Waubonsee Community College
Sugar Grove, IL

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

280 Annual Graduates

Located in the rural area of Sugar Grove, Waubonsee is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in biological & physical sciences from Waubonsee Community College

7

Southwestern Illinois College
Belleville, IL

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

122 Annual Graduates

SWIC is a medium-sized public college located in the suburb of Belleville.More information about a associate in biological & physical sciences from Southwestern Illinois College

8

City Colleges of Chicago - Harold Washington College
Chicago, IL

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

222 Annual Graduates

Located in the city of Chicago, Harold Washington College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in biological & physical sciences from City Colleges of Chicago - Harold Washington College

9

Rock Valley College
Rockford, IL

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

146 Annual Graduates

Located in the city of Rockford, Rock Valley College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in biological & physical sciences from Rock Valley College

10

City Colleges of Chicago - Wilbur Wright College
Chicago, IL

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

186 Annual Graduates

Wilbur Wright College is a medium-sized public college located in the large city of Chicago.More information about a associate in biological & physical sciences from City Colleges of Chicago - Wilbur Wright College

Best Biological & Physical Sciences Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Biological & Physical Sciences Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Michigan	410	59
Wisconsin	224	0
Indiana	221	0

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Biological & Physical Sciences Related Rankings by Major

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Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• 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 the rest 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.