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2023 Most Popular Biological & Physical Science Schools in Illinois

54 Colleges
$26,154 Avg Salary
$8,271 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Biological & Physical Science 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 Schools in Illinois ranking. This report analyzed 54 schools in Illinois to see which ones were the most popular 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.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Biological & Physical Science Colleges.

Our 2023 rankings named Moraine Valley Community College the most popular school in Illinois for biological and physical science students. MVCC is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Palos Hills.

While working on their degree, biological science majors at MVCC accumulate an average of around $7,500 in student debt.

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

The excellent programs at William Rainey Harper College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best biological and physical science schools in Illinois. Harper College is a large public school located in the suburb of Palatine.

On average, biological science graduates from Harper College take out $8,000 in student loans while working on their degree.

Full Biological & Physical Science at William Rainey Harper College Report

#3

Waubonsee Community College

Sugar Grove, IL

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Waubonsee Community College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Biological & Physical Science Schools in Illinois list. Located in the rural area of Sugar Grove, Waubonsee is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

While working on their degree, biological science majors at Waubonsee accumulate an average of around $7,395 in student debt.

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#4

College of DuPage

Glen Ellyn, IL

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

Biological Science majors at COD take out an average of $10,312 in student loans while working on their egree.

Full Biological & Physical Science at College of DuPage Report

The excellent programs at City Colleges of Chicago - Harold Washington College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best biological and physical science schools in Illinois. Harold Washington College is a moderately-sized public school located in the large city of Chicago.

While working on their degree, biological science majors at Harold Washington College accumulate an average of around $7,874 in student debt.

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

#6

Triton College

River Grove, IL

Triton College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for biological and physical science students. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the large suburb of River Grove, Triton College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

After completing their degree, biological science graduates from Triton College carry an average student debt load of $9,646.

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

The average amount in student loans that biological science majors at Wilbur Wright College take out is $5,735.

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#8

Joliet Junior College

Joliet, IL

With a ranking of #8, Joliet Junior College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for biological and physical science students. Joliet Junior College is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Joliet.

Biological Science majors at Joliet Junior College take out an average of $7,738 in student loans while working on their egree.

Full Biological & Physical Science at Joliet Junior College Report

Elgin Community College ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Biological & Physical Science Schools in Illinois list. ECC is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Elgin.

The average amount in student loans that biological science majors at ECC take out is $7,500.

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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. Located in the rural area of Malta, Kishwaukee College is a public school with a small student population.

While working on their degree, biological science majors at Kishwaukee College accumulate an average of around $9,833 in student debt.

Full Biological & Physical Science at Kishwaukee College Report

Honorable Mentions

Here are some additional popular schools for Biological & Physical Science students in the state of Illinois that almost earned our Most Popular Biological & Physical Science Schools in Illinois award.

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Best Biological & Physical Science Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

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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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