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2024 Best General Biology Schools in the Southeast Region

208 Colleges in the Southeast Region
27,856 Biology Degrees Awarded
$25,714 Avg Early-Career Salary
Ranked #5 in popularity, general biology 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 208 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best General Biology Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 27,856 degrees in general biology during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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Choosing a Great General Biology School

Best General Biology Schools in the Southeast Region Your choice of general biology school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. We derive our Best Overall General Biology School rankings by rolling up our degree-level rankings after weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each school.

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

Pick Your General Biology Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Biology
Bachelor's Degrees in Biology
Master's Degrees in Biology
Doctor's Degrees in Biology

The biology 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 General Biology Schools in the Southeast Region. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.

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Best Schools for General Biology in the Southeast Region

If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the biology degrees they offer, see the list below. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.

25 Top Southeast Region Schools in Biology

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Duke University
Durham, NC
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
224 Biology Degrees Awarded
2.7% Growth in Graduates

Duke University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in general biology. Located in the large city of Durham, Duke is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #7 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Duke is a great university overall.

There were roughly 224 general biology students who graduated with this degree at Duke in the most recent year we have data available. Graduates who receive their degree from the biology program make around $20,600 for their early career.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
614 Biology Degrees Awarded
9.1% Growth in Graduates

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in general biology. UNC Chapel Hill is a very large public university located in the city of Chapel Hill. A Best Colleges rank of #43 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UNC Chapel Hill is a great university overall.

There were approximately 614 general biology students who graduated with this degree at UNC Chapel Hill in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the biology program earn around $24,522 for their early career.

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Emory University
Atlanta, GA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
274 Biology Degrees Awarded
$36,945 Median Starting Salary

Emory University is a wonderful option for students interested in a degree in general biology. Located in the large city of Atlanta, Emory is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #28 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Emory is a great university overall.

There were approximately 274 general biology students who graduated with this degree at Emory in the most recent year we have data available. Those general biology students who get their degree from Emory University earn $11,231 more than the standard biology student.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
351 Biology Degrees Awarded
16.5% Growth in Graduates

Every student pursuing a degree in general biology needs to take a look at University of Virginia - Main Campus. University of Virginia is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of Charlottesville. A Best Colleges rank of #33 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means University of Virginia is a great university overall.

There were approximately 351 general biology students who graduated with this degree at University of Virginia in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the biology program state that they receive average early career income of $23,465.

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Graduate Certificate Highest Degree Type
399 Biology Degrees Awarded
15.8% Growth in Graduates

NC State is a very large public university located in the large city of Raleigh. A Best Colleges rank of #92 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means NC State is a great university overall.

There were about 399 general biology students who graduated with this degree at NC State in the most recent data year. General Biology degree recipients from North Carolina State University get an earnings boost of around $2,278 over the average income of general biology graduates.

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Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
11th Most Popular In TN
46 Biology Degrees Awarded

Vanderbilt is a large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Nashville. A Best Colleges rank of #19 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Vanderbilt is a great university overall.

There were approximately 46 general biology students who graduated with this degree at Vanderbilt in the most recent year we have data available.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
305 Biology Degrees Awarded
$24,955 Median Starting Salary

UofSC is a very large public university located in the medium-sized city of Columbia. This university ranks 2nd out of 44 colleges for overall quality in the state of South Carolina.

There were roughly 305 general biology students who graduated with this degree at UofSC in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the biology program report average early career wages of $24,955.

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Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
335 Biology Degrees Awarded
$22,263 Median Starting Salary

Located in the city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public school with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #62 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Virginia Tech is a great school overall.

There were roughly 335 general biology students who graduated with this degree at Virginia Tech in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the biology program state that they receive average early career earnings of $22,263.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
426 Biology Degrees Awarded
4.9% Growth in Graduates

GMU is a very large public university located in the suburb of Fairfax. This university ranks 5th out of 63 schools for overall quality in the state of Virginia.

There were about 426 general biology students who graduated with this degree at GMU in the most recent data year. Those general biology students who get their degree from George Mason University make $17,918 more than the standard biology student.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
10th Most Popular In GA
99 Biology Degrees Awarded

Located in the large city of Atlanta, Georgia Tech is a public school with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #24 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Georgia Tech is a great school overall.

There were approximately 99 general biology students who graduated with this degree at Georgia Tech in the most recent year we have data available.

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Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, NC
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
162 Biology Degrees Awarded
2.5% Growth in Graduates

Wake Forest University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the medium-sized city of Winston-Salem. This university ranks 4th out of 93 schools for overall quality in the state of North Carolina.

There were roughly 162 general biology students who graduated with this degree at Wake Forest University in the most recent year we have data available. General Biology degree recipients from Wake Forest University receive an earnings boost of about $6,233 over the average earnings of general biology graduates.

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Clemson University
Clemson, SC
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
430 Biology Degrees Awarded
7.2% Growth in Graduates

Located in the suburb of Clemson, Clemson is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 1st out of 44 schools for overall quality in the state of South Carolina.

There were roughly 430 general biology students who graduated with this degree at Clemson in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the general biology program at Clemson University make $10,885 above the standard college graduate with the same degree when they enter the workforce.

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Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
362 Biology Degrees Awarded
$22,171 Median Starting Salary

Located in the city of Tallahassee, Florida State is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 3rd out of 77 schools for overall quality in the state of Florida.

There were approximately 362 general biology students who graduated with this degree at Florida State in the most recent data year. After graduating, biology degree recipients typically make about $22,171 at the beginning of their careers.

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University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
563 Biology Degrees Awarded
$19,456 Median Starting Salary

Located in the medium-sized city of Gainesville, UF is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #58 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UF is a great university overall.

There were approximately 563 general biology students who graduated with this degree at UF in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the biology program make about $19,456 in the first couple years of their career.

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Auburn University
Auburn, AL
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
355 Biology Degrees Awarded
$41,694 Median Starting Salary

Auburn is a fairly large public university located in the city of Auburn. This university ranks 3rd out of 40 schools for overall quality in the state of Alabama.

There were about 355 general biology students who graduated with this degree at Auburn in the most recent data year. Those general biology students who get their degree from Auburn University make $15,979 more than the average biology grad.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
65 Biology Degrees Awarded
9.2% Growth in Graduates

Tulane is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of New Orleans. A Best Colleges rank of #78 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Tulane is a great university overall.

There were approximately 65 general biology students who graduated with this degree at Tulane in the most recent year we have data available. After graduating, biology degree recipients generally make around $24,397 in their early careers.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
506 Biology Degrees Awarded
11.5% Growth in Graduates

Located in the medium-sized city of Richmond, VCU is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 7th out of 63 colleges for overall quality in the state of Virginia.

There were about 506 general biology students who graduated with this degree at VCU in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduation, biology degree recipients typically earn an average of $19,662 in the first five years of their career.

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William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
9th Most Popular In VA
141 Biology Degrees Awarded

Located in the small suburb of Williamsburg, William & Mary is a public school with a moderately-sized student population. This school ranks 4th out of 63 schools for overall quality in the state of Virginia.

There were about 141 general biology students who graduated with this degree at William & Mary in the most recent data year.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
557 Biology Degrees Awarded
2.0% Growth in Graduates

Located in the city of Athens, UGA is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #72 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UGA is a great university overall.

There were roughly 557 general biology students who graduated with this degree at UGA in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the biology program state that they receive average early career income of $21,614.

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University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
123 Biology Degrees Awarded
$21,259 Median Starting Salary

Located in the city of Coral Gables, U Miami is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #91 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means U Miami is a great university overall.

There were about 123 general biology students who graduated with this degree at U Miami in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the biology program state that they receive average early career wages of $21,259.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1,339 Biology Degrees Awarded
9.9% Growth in Graduates

USF Tampa is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Tampa. This university ranks 8th out of 77 schools for overall quality in the state of Florida.

There were roughly 1339 general biology students who graduated with this degree at USF Tampa in the most recent year we have data available. After graduation, biology degree recipients usually make an average of $24,063 at the beginning of their careers.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
357 Biology Degrees Awarded
20.4% Growth in Graduates

Located in the city of Birmingham, UAB is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 5th out of 40 schools for overall quality in the state of Alabama.

There were roughly 357 general biology students who graduated with this degree at UAB in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the biology program report average early career income of $20,025.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
36 Biology Degrees Awarded
$38,712 Median Starting Salary

Located in the town of Lexington, VMI is a public school with a small student population. This school ranks 11th out of 63 schools for overall quality in the state of Virginia.

There were approximately 36 general biology students who graduated with this degree at VMI in the most recent data year. Those general biology students who get their degree from Virginia Military Institute earn $12,998 more than the standard biology student.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
897 Biology Degrees Awarded
10.6% Growth in Graduates

UCF is a very large public university located in the suburb of Orlando. This university ranks 7th out of 77 colleges for overall quality in the state of Florida.

There were about 897 general biology students who graduated with this degree at UCF in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduating, biology degree recipients typically earn about $22,970 in the first five years of their career.

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University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
263 Biology Degrees Awarded
$26,673 Median Starting Salary

Located in the small city of Fayetteville, UARK is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 1st out of 34 colleges for overall quality in the state of Arkansas.

There were about 263 general biology students who graduated with this degree at UARK in the most recent data year. After graduation, biology degree recipients generally earn about $26,673 at the beginning of their careers.

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Rest of the Top Best General Biology Schools in the Southeast Region

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James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA
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Additional Noteworthy Schools

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

Rank College Location
32 University of Kentucky Lexington, KY
33 The University of Tennessee - Knoxville Knoxville, TN
34 University of North Carolina at Wilmington Wilmington, NC
35 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Baton Rouge, LA
36 West Virginia University Morgantown, WV
37 University of Louisville Louisville, KY
38 Mississippi State University Mississippi State, MS
39 University of Mississippi University, MS
40 University of North Florida Jacksonville, FL
41 University of North Carolina at Greensboro Greensboro, NC

Best General Biology Colleges by State

Explore the best general biology schools for a specific state in the Southeast Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Georgia 287 3,494
Florida 282 6,422
North Carolina 279 3,663
Virginia 274 3,356
Tennessee 269 1,542
South Carolina 248 1,775
Kentucky 244 1,140
Louisiana 242 1,529
Mississippi 234 1,380
Arkansas 234 891
Alabama 233 1,939
West Virginia 207 526

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Biology Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Biology Studies 24,332
General Biomedical Sciences 3,524

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Majors Similar to Biology

Related Major Annual Graduates
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 2,507
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 1,971
Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology 1,970
Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology 1,461
Biotechnology 1,372
Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) 1,164
Microbiological Sciences & Immunology 930
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 575
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 486
Zoology 411

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