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2024 Best Biological & Physical Sciences Schools in Illinois

26 Colleges in Illinois
4,791 Biological & Physical Sciences Degrees Awarded
If you pursue a degree in biological & physical sciences, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #28 most popular program in the country. This means there are lots of options to choose from when you decide to get your degree.

College Factual looked at 26 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Biological & Physical Sciences Schools in Illinois ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 4,791 degrees in biological & physical sciences to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Biological & Physical Sciences School

Best Biological & Physical Sciences Schools in Illinois The biological & physical sciences program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Biological & Physical Sciences rankings. For our Best Overall Biological & Physical Sciences School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

Pick Your Biological & Physical Sciences Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Biological & Physical Sciences
Bachelor's Degrees in Biological & Physical Sciences

When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Biological & Physical Sciences Schools in Illinois list to help you make the college decision. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.

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Best Schools for Biological & Physical Sciences in Illinois

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the biological & physical sciences degree levels they offer.

10 Top Illinois Schools in Biological & Physical Sciences

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Dominican University
River Forest, IL
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
44th Most Popular In IL
36.4% Growth in Graduates

Every student pursuing a degree in biological & physical sciences has to check out Dominican University. Located in the large suburb of River Forest, Dominican U is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #691 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Dominican U is a great university overall.

There were approximately 11 biological & physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Dominican U in the most recent year we have data available.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
8th Most Popular In IL
164 Biological & Physical Sciences Degrees Awarded

Any student who is interested in biological & physical sciences has to check out Elgin Community College. ECC is a medium-sized public college located in the city of Elgin. A Best Colleges rank of #666 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means ECC is a great college overall.

There were roughly 164 biological & physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at ECC in the most recent year we have data available.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In IL
401 Biological & Physical Sciences Degrees Awarded

It is difficult to beat William Rainey Harper College if you wish to pursue a degree in biological & physical sciences. Located in the suburb of Palatine, Harper College is a public college with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #512 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Harper College is a great college overall.

There were about 401 biological & physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Harper College in the most recent data year.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In IL
421 Biological & Physical Sciences Degrees Awarded

Every student who is interested in biological & physical sciences needs to take a look at Moraine Valley Community College. Located in the large suburb of Palos Hills, MVCC is a public college with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #938 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means MVCC is a great college overall.

There were approximately 421 biological & physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at MVCC in the most recent year we have data available.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
22nd Most Popular In IL
71 Biological & Physical Sciences Degrees Awarded

Richard J Daley College is a small public college located in the city of Chicago. This college ranks 64th out of 85 colleges for overall quality in the state of Illinois.

There were approximately 71 biological & physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Richard J Daley College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Triton College
River Grove, IL
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
6th Most Popular In IL
191 Biological & Physical Sciences Degrees Awarded

Located in the large suburb of River Grove, Triton College is a public college with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #956 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Triton College is a great college overall.

There were about 191 biological & physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Triton College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In IL
280 Biological & Physical Sciences Degrees Awarded

Waubonsee is a moderately-sized public college located in the rural area of Sugar Grove. A Best Colleges rank of #1048 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Waubonsee is a great college overall.

There were roughly 280 biological & physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Waubonsee in the most recent data year.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
17th Most Popular In IL
122 Biological & Physical Sciences Degrees Awarded

Located in the large suburb of Belleville, SWIC is a public college with a medium-sized student population. This college ranks 73rd out of 85 colleges for overall quality in the state of Illinois.

There were about 122 biological & physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at SWIC in the most recent data year.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In IL
222 Biological & Physical Sciences Degrees Awarded

Harold Washington College is a medium-sized public college located in the city of Chicago. A Best Colleges rank of #761 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Harold Washington College is a great college overall.

There were roughly 222 biological & physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Harold Washington College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Rock Valley College
Rockford, IL
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
12th Most Popular In IL
146 Biological & Physical Sciences Degrees Awarded

Rock Valley College is a medium-sized public college located in the city of Rockford. This college ranks 58th out of 85 colleges for overall quality in the state of Illinois.

There were roughly 146 biological & physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Rock Valley College in the most recent data year.

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Best Biological & Physical Sciences Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

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

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Ohio 939 9
Michigan 915 87
Indiana 737 118
Wisconsin 672 19

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