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2023 Best Biotechnology Master's Degree Schools in Illinois

5 Colleges
$65,980 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Biotechnology Master's Degree School for You

With 94 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, biotechnology is the #98 most popular major in Illinois.

With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Grad Degree Search has created its Best Biotechnology Master's Degree Schools in Illinois ranking. Our analysis looked at 5 schools in Illinois to see which master's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.

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2023 Best Biotechnology Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois

The colleges and universities below are the best for biotech majors pursuing a master's degree.

Top Illinois Schools for a Master's in Biotechnology

#1

Northwestern University

Evanston, IL

Our analysis found Northwestern University to be the best school for biotechnology students who want to pursue a master’s degree in Illinois. Located in the small city of Evanston, Northwestern is a private not-for-profit college with a very large student population.

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#2

Eastern Illinois University

Charleston, IL

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Eastern Illinois University is a great place for biotechnology students working on their master’s degree. Located in the distant town of Charleston, EIU is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means University of Illinois at Chicago is a great place for biotechnology students working on their master’s degree. UIC is a very large public school located in the city of Chicago.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Biotechnology Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois list. Located in the city of Champaign, UIUC is a public school with a very large student population.

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#5

Roosevelt University

Chicago, IL

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Roosevelt University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Biotechnology Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois list. Located in the large city of Chicago, Roosevelt is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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Best Biotechnology Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Biotechnology Schools in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Michigan 3
Indiana 13
Wisconsin 26

One of 14 majors within the area of study, biotechnology has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related Major Annual Graduates
General Biology 8,920
Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology 3,221
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 2,488
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 2,290
Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology 1,964

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 5 schools only.

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