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2023 Most Popular Biological & Physical Science Associate Degree Schools in Illinois

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

Finding the Best Biological & Physical Science Associate Degree School for You

In 2020-2021, biological and physical science students earned 4,791 degrees and certificates from an Illinois school, making the subject the 4th in the state.

It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Biological & Physical Science Associate Degree Schools in Illinois ranking. This report analyzed 47 schools in Illinois to see which ones were the most popular associate degree programs 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 Illinois.

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 Illinois. MVCC is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Palos Hills.

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

On average, biological science graduates from MVCC take out $10,727 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend William Rainey Harper College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Biological & Physical Science Associate Degree Schools in Illinois list. Harper College is a large public school located in the large suburb of Palatine.

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

The average amount in student loans that biological science majors at Harper College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $10,352.

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#3

Waubonsee Community College

Sugar Grove, IL

The in-demand associate degree programs at Waubonsee Community College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular biological and physical science schools in Illinois. Located in the rural area of Sugar Grove, Waubonsee is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

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

The average amount in student loans that biological science majors at Waubonsee take out while working on their Associate Degree is $9,909.

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#4

College of DuPage

Glen Ellyn, IL

The in-demand associate degree programs at College of DuPage helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular biological and physical science schools in Illinois. COD is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Glen Ellyn.

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

While working on their Associate Degree, biological science majors at COD accumulate an average of around $12,386 in student debt.

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Out of the 47 schools in Illinois that were part of this year’s ranking, City Colleges of Chicago - Harold Washington College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Harold Washington College is a moderately-sized public school located in the large city of Chicago.

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

The average amount in student loans that biological science majors at Harold Washington College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $10,496.

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

#6

Triton College

River Grove, IL

Triton College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree biological and physical science programs. Located in the large suburb of River Grove, Triton College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

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

The average amount in student loans that biological science majors at Triton College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $11,230.

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City Colleges of Chicago - Wilbur Wright College ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Biological & Physical Science Associate Degree Schools in Illinois list. Located in the large city of Chicago, Wilbur Wright College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

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

After completing their Associate Degree, biological science graduates from Wilbur Wright College carry an average student debt load of $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. Joliet Junior College is a large public school located in the large suburb of Joliet.

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

The average amount in student loans that biological science majors at Joliet Junior College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $9,334.

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Elgin Community College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree biological and physical science programs. ECC is a moderately-sized public school located in the midsize city of Elgin.

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

After completing their Associate Degree, biological science graduates from ECC carry an average student debt load of $11,392.

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#10

Kishwaukee College

Malta, IL

Kishwaukee College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for biological and physical science students to get a associate degree. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in the rural area of Malta, Kishwaukee College is a public college with a small student population.

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

Biological Science majors at Kishwaukee College take out an average of $12,862 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

Full Biological & Physical Science at Kishwaukee College Report

Best Biological & Physical Science Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Most Popular Biological & Physical Science Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Michigan 87
Ohio 9
Indiana 118
Wisconsin 19

Biological & Physical Science is one of 44 different types of programs to choose from.

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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