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2023 Best Biotechnology Master's Degree Schools in Illinois

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$65,980 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Biotechnology Master's Degree 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 help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Biotechnology Master's Degree Schools in Illinois ranking. Our analysis looked at 5 schools in Illinois to see which master's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.

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2023 Best Biotechnology Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois

The colleges and universities below are the best for biotech majors pursuing a master's degree.

Top Illinois Schools for a Master's in Biotechnology

#1

Northwestern University

Evanston, IL

Our 2023 rankings named Northwestern University the best school in Illinois for biotechnology students working on their master’s degree. Located in the city of Evanston, Northwestern is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

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#2

Eastern Illinois University

Charleston, IL

Out of the 5 schools in Illinois that were part of this year’s ranking, Eastern Illinois University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the distant town of Charleston, EIU is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

Full Biotechnology at Eastern Illinois University Report

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means University of Illinois at Chicago is a great place for biotechnology students working on their master’s degree. UIC is a fairly large public school located in the city of Chicago.

Full Biotechnology at University of Illinois at Chicago Report

The excellent master’s degree programs at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best biotechnology schools in Illinois. Located in the small city of Champaign, UIUC is a public school with a very large student population.

Full Biotechnology at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Report

#5

Roosevelt University

Chicago, IL

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Roosevelt University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Biotechnology Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois 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

Explore all the Best Biotechnology Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

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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