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.
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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.
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2023 Best Value Biological & Physical Science Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region
The colleges and universities below are the best value schools for biological science majors pursuing a associate degree.
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.
SWIC undergraduate students pay an average of $5,940 in tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that biological science majors at SWIC take out while working on their Associate Degree is $10,620.
Full Biological & Physical Science at Southwestern Illinois College Report
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 medium-sized city of Elgin, ECC is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at ECC are $9,516 per year. After completing their Associate Degree, biological science graduates from ECC carry an average student debtload of $11,392.
ECC 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.
Full Biological & Physical Science at Elgin Community College Report
Out of the 25 schools in the Great Lakes Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Highland Community College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the distant town of Freeport, Highland Community College is a public college with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Highland Community College are $6,846 per year. On average, biological science graduates from Highland Community College take out $14,248 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
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.
Waubonsee undergraduate students pay an average of $10,076 in tuition and fees each year. On average, biological science graduates from Waubonsee take out $9,909 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
Waubonsee excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 15% of all schools on our Best Biological & Physical Science Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend William Rainey Harper College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Value Biological & Physical Science Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the suburb of Palatine, Harper College is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Harper College undergraduate students pay an average of $11,682 in tuition and fees each year. On average, biological science graduates from Harper College take out $10,352 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
Harper College excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 5% of all schools on our Best Biological & Physical Science Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list.
With a ranking of #6, John Wood Community College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for biological and physical science students working on their associate degree. Located in the rural area of Quincy, John Wood Community College is a public college with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at John Wood Community College are $8,190 per year. After completing their Associate Degree, biological science graduates from John Wood Community College carry an average student debtload of $9,233.
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 college 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.
Full Biological & Physical Science at City Colleges of Chicago - Richard J Daley College Report
Moraine Valley Community College ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Biological & Physical Science Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the large suburb of Palos Hills, MVCC is a public college with a fairly large student population.
MVCC undergraduate students pay an average of $9,334 in tuition and fees each 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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With a ranking of #9, Lincoln Land Community College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for biological and physical science students working on their associate degree. LLCC is a small public school located in the midsize city of Springfield.
LLCC undergraduate students pay an average of $10,068 in tuition and fees each 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 also claimed a spot on our Best Biological & Physical Science Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools in this category.
Joliet Junior College ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Biological & Physical Science Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the suburb of Joliet, Joliet Junior College is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Joliet Junior College are $13,410 per year. While working on their Associate Degree, biological science majors at Joliet Junior College accumulate an average of around $9,334 in student debt.
Full Biological & Physical Science at Joliet Junior College Report
Best Biological & Physical Science Colleges by State
Explore the best biological and physical science colleges 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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