2024 Best Biology Studies Schools in the New England Region
70
Colleges in the New England Region
5,134
Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded
Ranked #6 in popularity,
biology studies is one of the most sought-after degree programs in the nation. This makes choosing the right school a hard decision.
For its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 70 schools in the New England Region to determine which ones were the best for biology studies students pursuing a degree. Combined, these schools handed out 5,134 degrees in biology studies to qualified students.
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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. For our Best Overall Biology Studies 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.
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 in the New England Region.
You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.
In addition to College Factual's rankings, you may want to take a look at College Combat, our unique tool that lets you pit your favorite schools head-to-head and compare how they rate on factors that most interest you.
When you have some time, check it out - you may want to bookmark the link so you don't forget it.
More information on how we come up with our rankings can be found here: College Factual's Data Methodology.
Best Schools for Biology Studies in the New England 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 sciences degree levels they offer. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.
10 Top New England Region Schools in Biological Sciences
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
22nd
Most Popular In MA
50
Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded
Every student who is interested in biology studies needs to check out Harvard University. Harvard is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the 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
11th
Most Popular In MA
74
Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded
It's hard to beat Massachusetts Institute of Technology if you wish to pursue a degree in biology studies. Located in the midsize city of Cambridge, MIT is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #1 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means MIT is a great school overall.
There were roughly 74 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at MIT in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in biology studies from Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyDoctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In NH
60
Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded
Dartmouth College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in biology studies. Dartmouth is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit college located in the town of Hanover. A Best Colleges rank of #25 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Dartmouth is a great college overall.
There were about 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
2nd
Most Popular In RI
111
Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded
It is hard to beat Brown University if you want to pursue a degree in biology studies. 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. A Best Colleges rank of #40 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Tufts is a great university overall.
There were about 152 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at Tufts in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in biology studies from Tufts UniversityDoctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
26th
Most Popular In MA
52
Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded
WPI is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Worcester. A Best Colleges rank of #53 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means WPI is a great school overall.
There were approximately 52 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at WPI in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in biology studies from Worcester Polytechnic InstituteDoctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
8th
Most Popular In MA
137
Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded
Northeastern is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Boston. A Best Colleges rank of #59 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Northeastern is a great university overall.
There were approximately 137 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at Northeastern in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in biology studies from Northeastern UniversityDoctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In MA
184
Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded
Boston College is a large private not-for-profit college located in the city of Chestnut Hill. A Best Colleges rank of #60 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Boston College is a great college overall.
There were about 184 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at Boston College in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in biology studies from Boston CollegeBachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In CT
190
Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded
Located in the large suburb of Storrs, UCONN is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 2nd out of 28 schools for overall quality in the state of Connecticut.
There were approximately 190 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at UCONN in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in biology studies from University of ConnecticutBachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In MA
317
Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded
Located in the large suburb of Amherst, UMass Amherst is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 11th out of 63 colleges for overall quality in the state of Massachusetts.
There were roughly 317 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at UMass Amherst in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in biology studies from University of Massachusetts Amherst
