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2024 Best Biology Studies Schools in the Southeast Region

203 Colleges in the Southeast Region
24,098 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded
Biology Studies is of the hottest degree programs in the United States, coming in as the #6 most popular major in the country. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

College Factual looked at 203 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Biology Studies Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 24,098 degrees in biology studies to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Biology Studies School

Best Biology Studies Schools in the Southeast Region The biological sciences program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Biology Studies rankings. We derive our Best Overall Biology Studies School rankings by rolling up our degree-level rankings after weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each school.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

Biology Studies Rankings by Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Biological Sciences
Bachelor's Degrees in Biological Sciences
Master's Degrees in Biological Sciences
Doctor's Degrees in Biological Sciences

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 Southeast Region. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Biology Studies 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 biological sciences 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 Biological Sciences

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Duke University
Durham, NC
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
6th Most Popular In NC
168 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

Duke University is a great choice for students interested in a degree in biology studies. Duke is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Durham. A Best Colleges rank of #7 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Duke is a great university overall.

There were about 168 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at Duke in the most recent data year.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In NC
569 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in biology studies. Located in the small city of Chapel Hill, UNC Chapel Hill is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #43 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UNC Chapel Hill is a great university overall.

There were approximately 569 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at UNC Chapel Hill in the most recent data year.

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Emory University
Atlanta, GA
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In GA
203 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

Emory University is a great decision for students interested in a degree in biology studies. Emory is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Atlanta. A Best Colleges rank of #28 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Emory is a great university overall.

There were approximately 203 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at Emory in the most recent data year.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In VA
348 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

University of Virginia - Main Campus is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in biology studies. Located in the suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #33 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means University of Virginia is a great university overall.

There were about 348 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at University of Virginia in the most recent year we have data available.

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Graduate Certificate Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In NC
420 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

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

There were about 420 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at NC State in the most recent year we have data available.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
14th Most Popular In TN

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

There were roughly 27 biology studies 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
2nd Most Popular In SC
380 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

Located in the midsize city of Columbia, UofSC is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 2nd out of 44 schools for overall quality in the state of South Carolina.

There were roughly 380 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at UofSC in the most recent data year.

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Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In VA
267 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

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

There were approximately 267 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at Virginia Tech in the most recent data year.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In VA
364 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

Located in the suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 5th out of 63 schools for overall quality in the state of Virginia.

There were approximately 364 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at GMU in the most recent year we have data available.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
9th Most Popular In GA
139 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

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

There were roughly 139 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at Georgia Tech in the most recent data year.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In FL
375 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

Florida State is a very large public university located in the city of Tallahassee. This university ranks 3rd out of 77 colleges for overall quality in the state of Florida.

There were roughly 375 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at Florida State in the most recent data year.

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12
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In SC
371 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

Clemson is a fairly large public university located in the large suburb of Clemson. This university ranks 1st out of 44 schools for overall quality in the state of South Carolina.

There were approximately 371 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at Clemson in the most recent year we have data available.

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University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In FL
595 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

UF is a very large public university located in the city of Gainesville. A Best Colleges rank of #58 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UF is a great university overall.

There were approximately 595 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at UF in the most recent year we have data available.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In VA
400 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

VCU is a very large public university located in the city of Richmond. This university ranks 7th out of 63 schools for overall quality in the state of Virginia.

There were roughly 400 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at VCU in the most recent data year.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
8th Most Popular In AL
76 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

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

There were about 76 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at Auburn in the most recent data year.

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William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
8th Most Popular In VA
164 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

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

There were about 164 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at William & Mary 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
9th Most Popular In NC
97 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

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

There were approximately 97 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at Wake Forest University in the most recent year we have data available.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In GA
608 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

UGA is a fairly large public university located in the medium-sized city of Athens. A Best Colleges rank of #72 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UGA is a great university overall.

There were roughly 608 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at UGA in the most recent data year.

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University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
10th Most Popular In FL
92 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

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

There were approximately 92 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at U Miami in the most recent year we have data available.

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20
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
10th Most Popular In LA
42 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

Located in the large city of New Orleans, Tulane is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #78 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Tulane is a great university overall.

There were approximately 42 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at Tulane in the most recent year we have data available.

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21
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In AL
161 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

UAB is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Birmingham. This university ranks 5th out of 40 schools for overall quality in the state of Alabama.

There were roughly 161 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at UAB in the most recent data year.

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22
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In FL
522 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

Located in the large city of Tampa, USF Tampa is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 8th out of 77 schools for overall quality in the state of Florida.

There were roughly 522 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at USF Tampa in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in biology studies from University of South Florida - Main Campus

23
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
16th Most Popular In VA
31 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

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

There were roughly 31 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at VMI in the most recent year we have data available.

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24
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
6th Most Popular In FL
334 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

Located in the suburb of Orlando, UCF is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 7th out of 77 colleges for overall quality in the state of Florida.

There were approximately 334 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at UCF in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in biology studies from University of Central Florida

25
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In NC
213 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

Located in the city of Greenville, ECU is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 7th out of 93 schools for overall quality in the state of North Carolina.

There were roughly 213 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at ECU in the most recent data year.

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

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University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR
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James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA
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Honorable Mentions

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

RankCollegeLocation
31University of North Carolina at CharlotteCharlotte, NC
32Florida International UniversityMiami, FL
33The University of Tennessee - KnoxvilleKnoxville, TN
34University of North Carolina at WilmingtonWilmington, NC
35Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical CollegeBaton Rouge, LA
36West Virginia UniversityMorgantown, WV
37University of LouisvilleLouisville, KY
38Mississippi State UniversityMississippi State, MS
39University of MississippiUniversity, MS
40University of North FloridaJacksonville, FL

Best Biology Studies Colleges by State

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

StateCollegesDegrees Awarded
Florida7154,742
North Carolina7103,521
Georgia6903,359
Virginia6303,065
Tennessee6241,452
South Carolina5301,751
Kentucky518984
Mississippi5011,128
Alabama5001,399
Louisiana4891,496
Arkansas466881
West Virginia410510

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One of 1 majors within the General Biology area of study, Biology Studies has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related MajorAnnual Graduates
General Biomedical Sciences3,465

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