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2025 Best Biology Studies Schools in the Great Lakes Region

131 Colleges in the Great Lakes Region
11,323 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded
Ranked #6 in popularity, biology studies is one of the most sought-after degree programs in the nation. This makes choosing the right school a hard decision.

College Factual looked at 131 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Biology Studies Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 11,323 degrees in biology studies to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Biology Studies School

Best Biology Studies Schools in the Great Lakes Region The biological sciences program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Biology Studies rankings. For our Best Overall Biology Studies School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

Biology Studies Rankings by Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Biological Sciences
Bachelor's Degrees in Biological Sciences
Master's Degrees in Biological Sciences
Doctor's Degrees in Biological Sciences

The biological sciences school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Biology Studies Schools in the Great Lakes Region. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.

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Best Schools for Biology Studies in the Great Lakes Region

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the biological sciences degree levels they offer. Only those schools that rank in the top 20% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.

25 Top Great Lakes Region Schools in Biological Sciences

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In OH
406 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

Ohio State University - Main Campus is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in biology studies. Located in the city of Columbus, Ohio State is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #70 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Ohio State is a great university overall.

There were approximately 406 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at Ohio State in the most recent data year.

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Michigan State crest
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In MI
530 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

Michigan State University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in biology studies. Michigan State is a fairly large public university located in the small city of East Lansing. A Best Colleges rank of #54 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Michigan State is a great university overall.

There were roughly 530 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at Michigan State in the most recent data year.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In WI
519 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

University of Wisconsin - Madison is a wonderful choice for students pursuing a degree in biology studies. UW - Madison is a very large public university located in the city of Madison. A Best Colleges rank of #40 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UW - Madison is a great university overall.

There were approximately 519 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at UW - Madison in the most recent data year.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
6th Most Popular In IL
136 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

University of Chicago is a good option for students interested in a degree in biology studies. UChicago is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Chicago. A Best Colleges rank of #3 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UChicago is a great university overall.

There were about 136 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at UChicago in the most recent year we have data available.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In IL
168 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

Located in the city of Evanston, Northwestern is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #5 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Northwestern is a great university overall.

There were approximately 168 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at Northwestern in the most recent year we have data available.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In IN
133 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

Located in the small city of West Lafayette, Purdue is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #65 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Purdue is a great university overall.

There were roughly 133 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at Purdue in the most recent data year.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In OH
272 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

Located in the large city of Cincinnati, UC is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 6th out of 91 colleges for overall quality in the state of Ohio.

There were about 272 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at UC in the most recent data year.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In IL
438 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

Located in the large city of Chicago, UIC is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 10th out of 85 colleges for overall quality in the state of Illinois.

There were approximately 438 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at UIC in the most recent year we have data available.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In MI
267 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

Located in the medium-sized city of Ann Arbor, U-M is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #22 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means U-M is a great university overall.

There were approximately 267 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at U-M in the most recent year we have data available.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In IL
313 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

Loyola Chicago is a large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Chicago. A Best Colleges rank of #100 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Loyola Chicago is a great university overall.

There were about 313 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at Loyola Chicago in the most recent year we have data available.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In IN
226 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

Located in the city of Bloomington, IU Bloomington is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #30 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means IU Bloomington is a great university overall.

There were roughly 226 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at IU Bloomington in the most recent data year.

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Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
10th Most Popular In WI
63 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

Marquette is a large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Milwaukee. A Best Colleges rank of #114 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Marquette is a great university overall.

There were about 63 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at Marquette in the most recent data year.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
8th Most Popular In MI
102 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

GVSU is a fairly large public university located in the fringe town of Allendale. This university ranks 5th out of 56 colleges for overall quality in the state of Michigan.

There were approximately 102 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at GVSU in the most recent data year.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In WI
266 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

UW - La Crosse is a large public university located in the city of La Crosse. This university ranks 8th out of 46 colleges for overall quality in the state of Wisconsin.

There were about 266 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at UW - La Crosse in the most recent data year.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In OH
311 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

Located in the fringe town of Oxford, Miami University - Oxford is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 5th out of 91 schools for overall quality in the state of Ohio.

There were approximately 311 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at Miami University - Oxford in the most recent year we have data available.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In IN
109 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

Notre Dame is a large private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Notre Dame. A Best Colleges rank of #29 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Notre Dame is a great university overall.

There were about 109 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at Notre Dame in the most recent year we have data available.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In IL
128 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

Illinois State is a fairly large public university located in the midsize suburb of Normal. This university ranks 8th out of 85 schools for overall quality in the state of Illinois.

There were approximately 128 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at Illinois State in the most recent data year.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
7th Most Popular In OH
130 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

Located in the city of Cleveland, Case Western is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #116 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Case Western is a great university overall.

There were about 130 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at Case Western in the most recent year we have data available.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In OH
145 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

Located in the suburb of Kent, Kent State is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 9th out of 91 schools for overall quality in the state of Ohio.

There were approximately 145 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at Kent State in the most recent year we have data available.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In IN
209 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

IUPUI is a very large public university located in the large city of Indianapolis. This university ranks 7th out of 41 schools for overall quality in the state of Indiana.

There were approximately 209 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at IUPUI in the most recent data year.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
13th Most Popular In MI
60 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

WMU is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Kalamazoo. This university ranks 4th out of 56 schools for overall quality in the state of Michigan.

There were approximately 60 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at WMU in the most recent year we have data available.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
11th Most Popular In OH
67 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

Located in the midsize city of Dayton, UDayton is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 8th out of 91 colleges for overall quality in the state of Ohio.

There were roughly 67 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at UDayton in the most recent data year.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In IN
157 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

Located in the small city of Muncie, Ball State is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 5th out of 41 colleges for overall quality in the state of Indiana.

There were about 157 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at Ball State in the most recent year we have data available.

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Augustana College
Rock Island, IL
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
7th Most Popular In IL
78 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

Located in the city of Rock Island, Augustana is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. This college ranks 21st out of 85 schools for overall quality in the state of Illinois.

There were approximately 78 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at Augustana in the most recent data year.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In OH
144 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

Located in the fringe town of Bowling Green, BGSU is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 18th out of 91 colleges for overall quality in the state of Ohio.

There were approximately 144 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at BGSU in the most recent data year.

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Rest of the Top Best Biology Studies Schools in the Great Lakes Region

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Honorable Mentions

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Biology Studies Schools in the Great Lakes Region award.

Rank College Location
27 University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire Eau Claire, WI
28 University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI
29 Oakland University Rochester Hills, MI
30 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Edwardsville, IL
31 Northern Illinois University Dekalb, IL
32 University of Wisconsin - Whitewater Whitewater, WI
33 University of Toledo Toledo, OH
34 University of Akron Main Campus Akron, OH
35 University of Wisconsin - Platteville Platteville, WI
36 Denison University Granville, OH
37 University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh Oshkosh, WI
38 Bradley University Peoria, IL
39 Saint Mary’s College Notre Dame, IN
40 Oberlin College Oberlin, OH
41 University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point Stevens Point, WI
42 University of Detroit Mercy Detroit, MI
43 Carroll University Waukesha, WI

Best Biology Studies Colleges by State

Explore the best biology studies colleges for a specific state in the Great Lakes Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Ohio 939 2,957
Michigan 915 2,343
Illinois 870 2,564
Indiana 737 1,603
Wisconsin 672 1,748

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