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2023 Most Popular Biological & Physical Science Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region

55 Colleges
$25,195 Avg Salary
$8,762 Avg Student Debt

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 Most Popular 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 55 schools in the Great Lakes Region to see which associate degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Biological & Physical Science program at each school on the list.

Check out the biological science associate degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the Great Lakes Region .

Our analysis found Moraine Valley Community College to be the most popular 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 Palos Hills, MVCC is a public school with a large student population.

About 56% of the students majoring in biological science at the school are women while 44% are male.

Biological Science majors at MVCC take out an average of $10,727 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

Read full report on Biological & Physical Science at Moraine Valley Community College

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means William Rainey Harper College is a great place for biological and physical science students working on their associate degree. Located in the suburb of Palatine, Harper College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

About 58% of the students majoring in biological science at the school are women while 42% are male.

On average, biological science graduates from Harper College take out $10,352 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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#3

Waubonsee Community College

Sugar Grove, IL

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Waubonsee Community College is a great place for biological and physical science students working on their associate degree. Waubonsee is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Sugar Grove.

About 57% of the students majoring in biological science at the school are women while 43% are male.

On average, biological science graduates from Waubonsee take out $9,909 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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#4

College of DuPage

Glen Ellyn, IL

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend College of DuPage. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Biological & Physical Science Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the suburb of Glen Ellyn, COD is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 66% of the biological science majors at the school.

After completing their Associate Degree, biological science graduates from COD carry an average student debt load of $12,386.

Read full report on Biological & Physical Science at College of DuPage

Out of the 55 schools in the Great Lakes Region that were part of this year’s ranking, City Colleges of Chicago - Harold Washington College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the city of Chicago, Harold Washington College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

Women make up 52% of the biological science majors at the school.

On average, biological science graduates from Harold Washington College take out $10,496 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

Full Biological & Physical Science at City Colleges of Chicago - Harold Washington College Report

#6

Triton College

River Grove, IL

Triton College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Biological & Physical Science Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Triton College is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of River Grove.

About 59% of the students majoring in biological science at the school are women while 41% are male.

On average, biological science graduates from Triton College take out $11,230 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

Read full report on Biological & Physical Science at Triton College

City Colleges of Chicago - Wilbur Wright College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree biological and physical science programs. Wilbur Wright College is a medium-sized public school located in the large city of Chicago.

Of the 186 students majoring in biological science at Wilbur Wright College, 39% are male and 61% are female.

The average amount in student loans that biological science majors at Wilbur Wright College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $7,739.

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#8

Joliet Junior College

Joliet, IL

Joliet Junior College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree biological and physical science programs. Located in the large suburb of Joliet, Joliet Junior College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 56% of the biological science majors at the school.

On average, biological science graduates from Joliet Junior College take out $9,334 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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Elgin Community College ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Biological & Physical Science Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the city of Elgin, ECC is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

Of the 164 students majoring in biological science at ECC, 41% are male and 59% are female.

The average amount in student loans that biological science majors at ECC take out while working on their Associate Degree is $11,392.

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#10

Kishwaukee College

Malta, IL

With a ranking of #10, Kishwaukee College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for biological and physical science students working on their associate degree. Kishwaukee College is a small public school located in the rural area of Malta.

About 61% of the students majoring in biological science at the school are women while 39% are male.

While working on their Associate Degree, biological science majors at Kishwaukee College accumulate an average of around $12,862 in student debt.

Read full report on Biological & Physical Science at Kishwaukee College

Additional Noteworthy Schools

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also popular but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Biological & Physical Science Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region award.

Rank College Location
11 Illinois Valley Community College Oglesby, IL

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

One of 44 majors within the area of study, biological and physical science has other similar majors worth exploring.

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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