2026 Best General Physiology Schools in Illinois

General Physiology degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 6 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for general physiology students pursuing a degree.

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• Best General Physiology Schools in Illinois

Best Schools for General Physiology in Illinois

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the general physiology degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in General Physiology

1

Benedictine University
Lisle, IL

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

23 General Physiology Degrees Awarded

$54,212 Median Starting Salary

Leading the list is Benedictine University, our #1 school for general physiology. Located in the suburb of Lisle, Benedictine University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Benedictine University graduates 50% of students within six years. About 23 general physiology degrees were awarded at Benedictine University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general physiology degree recipients from Benedictine University generally make around $54,212. Typical student debt for the program is $25,338. Read more about the general physiology program at Benedictine University

2

Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

17 General Physiology Degrees Awarded

$46,566 Median Starting Salary

A rank of #2 makes Southern Illinois University Carbondale one of the top schools for general physiology. This large public university is located in the town of Carbondale. Roughly 60% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 17 general physiology degrees were awarded at Southern Illinois University Carbondale in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general physiology degree recipients from Southern Illinois University Carbondale generally make around $46,566. Typical student debt for the program is $22,500. More information about a degree in general physiology from Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 6 schools evaluated.

• 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 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.