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2025 Best Biological & Physical Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region

40 Colleges in the Great Lakes Region
4,974 Biological & Physical Sciences Degrees Awarded
If you pursue a degree in biological & physical sciences, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #28 most popular program in the country. This means there are lots of options to choose from when you decide to get your degree.

College Factual reviewed 40 schools in the Great Lakes Region to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of biological & physical sciences. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 4,974 degrees in biological & physical sciences annually.

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Choosing a Great Biological & Physical Sciences School

Best Biological & Physical Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region Your choice of biological & physical sciences school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall Biological & Physical Sciences School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

Biological & Physical Sciences Rankings by Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Biological & Physical Sciences
Bachelor's Degrees in Biological & Physical Sciences
Doctor's Degrees in Biological & Physical Sciences

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Biological & Physical Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region list, to help you choose the best school for you. 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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Best Schools for Biological & Physical Sciences 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 & physical sciences degree levels they offer.

10 Top Great Lakes Region Schools in Biological & Physical Sciences

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

University of Notre Dame is a great decision for students interested in a degree in biological & physical sciences. Located in the suburb of Notre Dame, Notre Dame is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #29 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Notre Dame is a great university overall.

There were about 57 biological & physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Notre Dame in the most recent year we have data available.

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Michigan State crest
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In MI
70.0% Growth in Graduates

Every student pursuing a degree in biological & physical sciences has to check out Michigan State University. Located in the city of East Lansing, Michigan State is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #54 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Michigan State is a great university overall.

There were approximately 10 biological & physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Michigan State in the most recent year we have data available.

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Dominican University
River Forest, IL
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
44th Most Popular In IL
15.4% Growth in Graduates

Dominican University is a good option for students interested in a degree in biological & physical sciences. Dominican U is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of River Forest. This university ranks 43rd out of 85 colleges for overall quality in the state of Illinois.

There were roughly 13 biological & physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Dominican U in the most recent data year.

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4
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In IL
264 Biological & Physical Sciences Degrees Awarded

Every student pursuing a degree in biological & physical sciences has to check out Waubonsee Community College. Located in the rural area of Sugar Grove, Waubonsee is a public college with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #590 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Waubonsee is a great college overall.

There were approximately 264 biological & physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Waubonsee in the most recent year we have data available.

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5
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In WI
16.7% Growth in Graduates

Located in the distant town of Stevens Point, UW - Stevens Point is a public university with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #931 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UW - Stevens Point is a great university overall.

There were about 12 biological & physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at UW - Stevens Point in the most recent year we have data available.

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6
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
8th Most Popular In IL
193 Biological & Physical Sciences Degrees Awarded

Located in the midsize city of Elgin, ECC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #671 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means ECC is a great college overall.

There were roughly 193 biological & physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at ECC in the most recent year we have data available.

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7
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In MI
33 Biological & Physical Sciences Degrees Awarded

Located in the town of Allendale, GVSU is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #342 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means GVSU is a great university overall.

There were approximately 33 biological & physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at GVSU in the most recent data year.

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8
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
36th Most Popular In IL

Located in the large city of Chicago, Olive-Harvey College is a public college with a small student population. This college ranks 1384th out of 2,152 schools for overall quality nationwide.

There were roughly 21 biological & physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Olive-Harvey College in the most recent year we have data available.

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9
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
16th Most Popular In IL
166 Biological & Physical Sciences Degrees Awarded

College of Lake County is a large public college located in the large suburb of Grayslake. A Best Colleges rank of #504 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means College of Lake County is a great college overall.

There were roughly 166 biological & physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at College of Lake County in the most recent data year.

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10
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
13th Most Popular In IL
116 Biological & Physical Sciences Degrees Awarded

Located in the rural area of Ina, Rend Lake College is a public college with a small student population. This college ranks 47th out of 85 colleges for overall quality in the state of Illinois.

There were about 116 biological & physical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Rend Lake College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Best Biological & Physical Sciences Colleges by State

Explore the best biological & physical sciences colleges for a specific state in the Great Lakes Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Ohio 939 9
Michigan 915 87
Illinois 870 4,791
Indiana 737 118
Wisconsin 672 19

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