by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in Illinois to review for the 2025 Best Genetics Schools in Illinois ranking.
What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Genetics Schools in Illinois ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.
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Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the genetics degree levels they offer.
University of Chicago is a wonderful choice for students interested in a degree in genetics. UChicago is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Chicago.More information about a degree in genetics from University of Chicago
Explore all the Best Genetics Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.
One of 14 majors within the Biological & Biomedical Sciences area of study, Genetics has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Molecular Genetics | 12 |
| General Genetics | 10 |
| Human/Medical Genetics | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 2,773 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 599 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 399 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 302 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) | 253 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 139 |
| Biotechnology | 111 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 98 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 79 |
| Zoology | 68 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.