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Best Biotechnology Schools in Illinois

2023 Best Biotechnology Schools in Illinois

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Finding the Best Biotechnology School for You

In 2020-2021, 95 degrees and certificates were awarded to biotechnology students who went to a Illinois college or university. This makes it the #159 most popular major in the state.

With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Biotechnology Schools in Illinois ranking. Our analysis looked at 5 schools in Illinois to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

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2023 Best Biotechnology Schools in Illinois

The colleges and universities below are the best for biotech majors pursuing a .

Top Illinois Schools in Biotechnology

#1

Northwestern University

Evanston, IL

Our analysis found Northwestern University to be the best school for biotechnology students who want to pursue a degree in Illinois. Located in the city of Evanston, Northwestern is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.

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#2

Eastern Illinois University

Charleston, IL

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Eastern Illinois University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Biotechnology Schools in Illinois list. Located in the town of Charleston, EIU is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

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The excellent programs at University of Illinois at Chicago helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best biotechnology schools in Illinois. UIC is a very large public school located in the large city of Chicago.

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Out of the 5 schools in Illinois that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the city of Champaign, UIUC is a public school with a very large student population.

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#5

Roosevelt University

Chicago, IL

Out of the 5 schools in Illinois that were part of this year’s ranking, Roosevelt University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the large city of Chicago, Roosevelt is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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Best Biotechnology Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

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State Degrees Awarded
Michigan 9
Ohio 18
Indiana 58
Wisconsin 30

One of 14 majors within the area of study, biotechnology has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related Major Annual Graduates
General Biology 107,165
Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology 14,535
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 11,615
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 8,813
Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology 7,247

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 5 schools only.

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