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2023 Best General Biology Master's Degree Schools in Illinois

16 Colleges
$38,743 Avg Salary

Finding the Best General Biology Master's Degree School for You

General Biology is one of the most popular subjects to study in Illinois. With 2,864 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 10th out of all the majors we track in the state.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. 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 General Biology Master's Degree Schools in Illinois ranking. Our analysis looked at 16 schools in Illinois to see which master's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

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2023 Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois

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

Top 10 Best General Biology Master's Degree Schools

#1

Northwestern University

Evanston, IL

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

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Illinois State University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois list. Illinois State is a fairly large public school located in the midsize suburb of Normal.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Northern Illinois University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois list. NIU is a large public school located in the suburb of Dekalb.

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#4

Eastern Illinois University

Charleston, IL

Out of the 16 schools in Illinois that were part of this year’s ranking, Eastern Illinois University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the distant town of Charleston, EIU is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

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#5

University of Chicago

Chicago, IL

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Chicago. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois list. UChicago is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chicago.

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Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ranked #6 on this year’s Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois list. SIUE is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Edwardsville.

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With a ranking of #7, Western Illinois University did quite well on this year’s best schools for general biology students working on their master’s degree. Located in the town of Macomb, WIU is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

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Southern Illinois University Carbondale did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for general biology students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #8 on the list. SIUC is a large public school located in the small city of Carbondale.

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Northeastern Illinois University ranked #9 on this year’s Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois list. Northeastern Illinois University is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Chicago.

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Midwestern University - Downers Grove came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois ranking. Located in the large suburb of Downers Grove, Midwestern University - Downers Grove is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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Best General Biology Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
Michigan 2,795
Ohio 3,097
Indiana 1,765
Wisconsin 1,970

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

Majors Similar to Biology

Related Major Annual Graduates
Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology 14,535
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 11,615
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 8,813
Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology 7,247
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 6,206

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 16 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • 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).

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