2024 Best Biology Studies Schools
820
Colleges in the United States
94,541
Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded
If you pursue a degree in
biology studies, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #6 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 820 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of biology studies. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 94,541 degrees in biology studies during the 2021-2022 academic year.
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Choosing a Great Biology Studies School
Your choice of biology studies school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. In order to come up with a best overall ranking for biology studies schools, we combine our degree-level rankings, weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each level.
You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.
Pick Your Biology Studies Degree Level
The biological sciences 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 Biology Studies Schools.
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 Biology Studies in the United States
The schools below may not offer all types of biological sciences degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer. 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 Schools in Biological Sciences
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
22nd
Most Popular In MA
50
Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded
Harvard University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in biology studies. Harvard is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the midsize city of Cambridge. A Best Colleges rank of #6 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Harvard is a great university overall.
There were about 50 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at Harvard in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in biology studies from Harvard UniversityDoctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
4th
Most Popular In PA
163
Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded
University of Pennsylvania is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in biology studies. Located in the city of Philadelphia, UPenn is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #4 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UPenn is a great university overall.
There were about 163 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at UPenn in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in biology studies from University of PennsylvaniaDoctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
11th
Most Popular In MA
74
Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded
Massachusetts Institute of Technology is a great decision for students interested in a degree in biology studies. Located in the medium-sized city of Cambridge, MIT is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #1 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means MIT is a great school overall.
There were approximately 74 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at MIT in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in biology studies from Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyDoctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
42nd
Most Popular In CA
92
Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded
Stanford University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in biology studies. Stanford is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Stanford. A Best Colleges rank of #3 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Stanford is a great university overall.
There were roughly 92 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at Stanford in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in biology studies from Stanford UniversityDoctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In NH
60
Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded
Dartmouth is a medium-sized private not-for-profit college located in the remote town of Hanover. This college ranks 1st out of 17 schools for overall quality in the state of New Hampshire.
There were approximately 60 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at Dartmouth in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in biology studies from Dartmouth CollegeBachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
6th
Most Popular In IL
136
Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded
Located in the city of Chicago, UChicago is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #2 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UChicago is a great university overall.
There were about 136 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at UChicago in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in biology studies from University of ChicagoDoctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In NY
312
Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded
Cornell is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Ithaca. This university ranks 3rd out of 142 colleges for overall quality in the state of New York.
There were approximately 312 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at Cornell in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in biology studies from Cornell UniversityBachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In RI
111
Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded
Located in the city of Providence, Brown is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #21 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Brown is a great university overall.
There were roughly 111 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at Brown in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in biology studies from Brown UniversityDoctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
6th
Most Popular In MA
152
Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded
Tufts is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Medford. This university ranks 4th out of 63 schools for overall quality in the state of Massachusetts.
There were about 152 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at Tufts in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in biology studies from Tufts UniversityDoctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
6th
Most Popular In NC
168
Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded
Located in the city of Durham, Duke is a private not-for-profit university with a 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 168 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at Duke in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in biology studies from Duke UniversityDoctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
24th
Most Popular In NY
110
Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded
Located in the city of New York, Columbia is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #14 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Columbia is a great university overall.
There were roughly 110 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at Columbia in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in biology studies from Columbia University in the City of New YorkDoctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In CA
446
Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded
Located in the large city of Los Angeles, UCLA is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 5th out of 168 schools for overall quality in the state of California.
There were about 446 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at UCLA in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in biology studies from University of California - Los AngelesDoctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
17th
Most Popular In CA
195
Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded
UC Berkeley is a fairly large public university located in the medium-sized city of Berkeley. A Best Colleges rank of #18 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UC Berkeley is a great university overall.
There were approximately 195 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at UC Berkeley in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in biology studies from University of California - BerkeleyDoctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In NC
569
Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded
UNC Chapel Hill is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Chapel Hill. This university ranks 2nd out of 93 colleges for overall quality in the state of North Carolina.
There were roughly 569 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at UNC Chapel Hill in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in biology studies from University of North Carolina at Chapel HillBachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In WI
519
Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded
Located in the large city of Madison, UW - Madison is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 1st out of 46 colleges for overall quality in the state of Wisconsin.
There were approximately 519 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at UW - Madison in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in biology studies from University of Wisconsin - MadisonDoctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In MN
360
Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded
Located in the city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 1st out of 52 schools for overall quality in the state of Minnesota.
There were about 360 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at UMN Twin Cities in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in biology studies from University of Minnesota - Twin CitiesDoctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
11th
Most Popular In TX
258
Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded
Located in the midsize city of College Station, Texas A&M College Station is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 3rd out of 115 colleges for overall quality in the state of Texas.
There were approximately 258 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at Texas A&M College Station in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in biology studies from Texas A&M University - College StationDoctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
5th
Most Popular In IL
168
Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded
Northwestern is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Evanston. A Best Colleges rank of #5 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Northwestern is a great university overall.
There were roughly 168 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at Northwestern in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in biology studies from Northwestern UniversityMaster's Degree
Highest Degree Type
52nd
Most Popular In CA
71
Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded
USC is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Los Angeles. A Best Colleges rank of #11 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means USC is a great university overall.
There were roughly 71 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at USC in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in biology studies from University of Southern CaliforniaMaster's Degree
Highest Degree Type
4th
Most Popular In MO
106
Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded
Located in the large suburb of Saint Louis, WUSTL is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #17 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means WUSTL is a great university overall.
There were roughly 106 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at WUSTL in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in biology studies from Washington University in St LouisDoctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In IN
133
Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded
Purdue is a very large public university located in the small city of West Lafayette. This university ranks 2nd out of 42 colleges for overall quality in the state of Indiana.
There were approximately 133 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at Purdue in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in biology studies from Purdue University - Main CampusBachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
5th
Most Popular In GA
203
Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded
Located in the large city of Atlanta, Emory is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. This university ranks 2nd out of 68 schools for overall quality in the state of Georgia.
There were roughly 203 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at Emory in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in biology studies from Emory UniversityDoctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
26th
Most Popular In MA
52
Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded
WPI is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Worcester. This school ranks 5th out of 63 schools for overall quality in the state of Massachusetts.
There were approximately 52 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at WPI in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in biology studies from Worcester Polytechnic InstituteDoctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
4th
Most Popular In CA
487
Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded
UCSD is a fairly large public university located in the large city of La Jolla. This university ranks 8th out of 168 schools for overall quality in the state of California.
There were approximately 487 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at UCSD in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in biology studies from University of California - San DiegoBachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In OH
406
Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded
Ohio State is a very large public university located in the city of Columbus. This university ranks 2nd out of 96 schools for overall quality in the state of Ohio.
There were roughly 406 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at Ohio State in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in biology studies from Ohio State University - Main Campus