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2024 Best Biological & Physical Science Schools in Illinois

26 Colleges in Illinois
4,791 Biological Science Degrees Awarded
$26,154 Avg Early-Career Salary
Biological & Physical Science is of the hottest degree programs in the United States, coming in as the #38 most popular major in the country. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

College Factual reviewed 26 schools in Illinois to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of biological & physical science. Combined, these schools handed out 4,791 degrees in biological & physical science to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Biological & Physical Science School

Best Biological & Physical Science Schools in Illinois The biological science program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Biological & Physical Science rankings. We derive our Best Overall Biological & Physical Science School rankings by rolling up our degree-level rankings after weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each school.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

Biological & Physical Science Rankings by Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Biological Science
Bachelor's Degrees in Biological Science

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 Science Schools in Illinois list to help you make the college decision. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Biological & Physical Science in Illinois

The schools below may not offer all types of biological science degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.

10 Top Illinois Schools in Biological Science

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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

Dominican University is a great decision for students pursuing a degree in biological & physical science. Dominican U is a small private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of River Forest. A Best Colleges rank of #691 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Dominican U is a great university overall.

There were roughly 11 biological & physical science students who graduated with this degree at Dominican U in the most recent data year.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
164 Biological Science Degrees Awarded
$36,820 Median Starting Salary

It's difficult to beat Elgin Community College if you want to pursue a degree in biological & physical science. Located in the city of Elgin, ECC is a public college with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #666 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means ECC is a great college overall.

There were about 164 biological & physical science students who graduated with this degree at ECC in the most recent year we have data available. Biological & Physical Science degree recipients from Elgin Community College receive an earnings boost of about $10,666 over the average earnings of biological & physical science graduates.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
401 Biological Science Degrees Awarded
5.5% Growth in Graduates

William Rainey Harper College is a great option for students pursuing a degree in biological & physical science. Harper College is a large public college located in the suburb of Palatine. A Best Colleges rank of #512 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Harper College is a great college overall.

There were about 401 biological & physical science students who graduated with this degree at Harper College in the most recent data year. Biological & Physical Science degree recipients from William Rainey Harper College receive an earnings boost of about $2,084 over the average income of biological & physical science graduates.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
421 Biological Science Degrees Awarded
$25,136 Median Starting Salary

Moraine Valley Community College is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in biological & physical science. MVCC is a fairly large public college located in the large suburb of Palos Hills. 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 science students who graduated with this degree at MVCC in the most recent year we have data available. After graduating, biological science degree recipients typically make an average of $25,136 at the beginning of their careers.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
71 Biological Science Degrees Awarded
$38,528 Median Starting Salary

Located in the large city of Chicago, Richard J Daley College is a public college with a small student population. This college ranks 64th out of 85 colleges for overall quality in the state of Illinois.

There were roughly 71 biological & physical science students who graduated with this degree at Richard J Daley College in the most recent year we have data available. Biological & Physical Science degree recipients from City Colleges of Chicago - Richard J Daley College earn a boost of about $12,374 over the typical earnings of biological & physical science majors.

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Triton College
River Grove, IL
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
191 Biological Science Degrees Awarded
$27,936 Median Starting Salary

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

There were roughly 191 biological & physical science students who graduated with this degree at Triton College in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the biological science program state that they receive average early career wages of $27,936.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
280 Biological Science Degrees Awarded
11.1% Growth in Graduates

Located in the rural area of Sugar Grove, Waubonsee is a public college with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #1048 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Waubonsee is a great college overall.

There were roughly 280 biological & physical science students who graduated with this degree at Waubonsee in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduation, biological science degree recipients generally make around $23,690 at the beginning of their careers.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
122 Biological Science Degrees Awarded
$33,314 Median Starting Salary

SWIC is a medium-sized public college located in the large suburb of Belleville. This college ranks 73rd out of 85 schools for overall quality in the state of Illinois.

There were about 122 biological & physical science students who graduated with this degree at SWIC in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the biological & physical science degree program at Southwestern Illinois College make $7,160 above the average college grad with the same degree when they enter the workforce.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
222 Biological Science Degrees Awarded
12.6% Growth in Graduates

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

There were roughly 222 biological & physical science students who graduated with this degree at Harold Washington College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their degree from the biological science program make an average of $25,665 for their early career.

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Rock Valley College
Rockford, IL
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
146 Biological Science Degrees Awarded
$25,263 Median Starting Salary

Located in the city of Rockford, Rock Valley College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population. This college ranks 58th out of 85 colleges for overall quality in the state of Illinois.

There were about 146 biological & physical science students who graduated with this degree at Rock Valley College in the most recent year we have data available. After graduation, biological science degree recipients usually make around $25,263 in their early careers.

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Best Biological & Physical Science Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

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

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Michigan 322 87
Ohio 314 9
Indiana 294 118
Wisconsin 273 19

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Biological & Physical Science is one of 51 different types of Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies programs to choose from.

Biological Science Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Biological & Physical Sciences 4,791

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Mathematics & Computer Science 265
Sustainability Science 228
Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies 176
Human Computer Interaction 155
International Studies 121
Systems Theory 78
Nutrition Science 77
Behavioral Science 74
Interdisciplinary Studies 67
Gerontology 35

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