2023 Best Value Biological & Physical Science Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Biological & Physical Science Associate Degree School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, biological and physical science was ranked #38 in the country. In fact 30,075 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.
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.
The Best Value Biological & Physical Science Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 25 schools in the Great Lakes Region to see which associate degree programs offered the best value experiences for biological science students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.
Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
Top 10 Best Biological & Physical Science Associate Degree Schools
Our analysis found Southwestern Illinois College to be the best value school for biological and physical science students who want to pursue a associate degree in the Great Lakes Region . Located in the large suburb of Belleville, SWIC is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at SWIC are $5,940 a year. The average amount in student loans that biological science majors at SWIC take out while working on their Associate Degree is $10,620.
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Out of the 25 schools in the Great Lakes Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Elgin Community College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the city of Elgin, ECC is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at ECC are $9,516 a year. After completing their Associate Degree, biological science graduates from ECC carry an average student debtload of $11,392.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, ECC also did well on our Best Biological & Physical Science Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
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The excellent associate degree programs at Highland Community College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best value biological and physical science schools in the Great Lakes Region . Located in the town of Freeport, Highland Community College is a public school with a small student population.
Highland Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $6,846 in tuition and fees each year. On average, biological science graduates from Highland Community College take out $14,248 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Waubonsee Community College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Value Biological & Physical Science Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Waubonsee is a medium-sized public school located in the rural area of Sugar Grove.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Waubonsee are $10,076 per year. On average, biological science graduates from Waubonsee take out $9,909 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
Waubonsee also claimed a spot on our Best Biological & Physical Science Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools in this category.
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The excellent associate degree programs at William Rainey Harper College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best value biological and physical science schools in the Great Lakes Region . Located in the large suburb of Palatine, Harper College is a public school with a large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Harper College are $11,682 per year. On average, biological science graduates from Harper College take out $10,352 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Harper College also is in the top 5% of our Best Biological & Physical Science Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking.
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John Wood Community College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value associate degree biological and physical science programs. Located in the rural area of Quincy, John Wood Community College is a public college with a small student population.
John Wood Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $8,190 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their Associate Degree, biological science graduates from John Wood Community College carry an average student debtload of $9,233.
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City Colleges of Chicago - Richard J Daley College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Biological & Physical Science Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in the city of Chicago, Richard J Daley College is a public school with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Richard J Daley College are $14,430 per year. The average amount in student loans that biological science majors at Richard J Daley College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $10,476.
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Moraine Valley Community College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value associate degree biological and physical science programs. Located in the suburb of Palos Hills, MVCC is a public school with a fairly large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at MVCC are $9,334 a year. The average amount in student loans that biological science majors at MVCC take out while working on their Associate Degree is $10,727.
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Lincoln Land Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for biological and physical science students to get a associate degree. It came in at #9 on the list. LLCC is a small public school located in the midsize city of Springfield.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at LLCC are $10,068 per year. The average amount in student loans that biological science majors at LLCC take out while working on their Associate Degree is $10,831.
LLCC excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 10% of all schools on our Best Biological & Physical Science Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list.
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Joliet Junior College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value associate degree biological and physical science programs. Located in the large suburb of Joliet, Joliet Junior College is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Joliet Junior College undergraduate students pay an average of $13,410 in tuition and fees each year. While working on their Associate Degree, biological science majors at Joliet Junior College accumulate an average of around $9,334 in student debt.
Request InformationBest Biological & Physical Science Colleges by State
Explore the best biological and physical science schools for a specific state in the Great Lakes region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 87 |
| Ohio | 9 |
| Illinois | 4,791 |
| Indiana | 118 |
| Wisconsin | 19 |
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Majors Related to Biological Science
One of 44 majors within the area of study, biological and physical science has other similar majors worth exploring.
Most Popular Majors Related to Biological Science
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 34,975 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | 9,074 |
| International Studies | 7,368 |
| Nutrition Science | 5,330 |
| Behavioral Science | 4,169 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
- 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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