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2026 Best Molecular Biology Master’s Degree Schools

7 Colleges in the United States
176 Molecular Biology Degrees Awarded
$45,621 Avg Early-Career Salary

Molecular Biology 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.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 97 schools to find the best for molecular biology students.

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Best Schools for Molecular Biology in the United States

See the highest-ranked molecular biology schools offering a master’s degree below.

Top Schools in Molecular Biology

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No school ranked higher than George Washington University this year for molecular biology. Set in the city of Washington, George Washington University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. About 14 molecular biology degrees were awarded at George Washington University in the most recent year. Molecular Biology graduates of George Washington University earn a median of $59,887 early in their careers. George Washington University graduates carry a median of $22,910 in student loans. More information about a degree in molecular biology from George Washington University

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A rank of #2 makes Johns Hopkins University one of the top schools for molecular biology. Located in the city of Baltimore, Johns Hopkins University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Johns Hopkins University graduates 94% of students within six years. Johns Hopkins University awarded about 36 molecular biology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their molecular biology degree from Johns Hopkins University earn around $42,240 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $13,426 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in molecular biology from Johns Hopkins University

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A rank of #3 makes University Of Wisconsin Madison one of the top schools for molecular biology. This very large public university is located in the city of Madison. University Of Wisconsin Madison graduates 90% of students within six years. There were roughly 11 molecular biology students who graduated with this degree at University Of Wisconsin Madison in the most recent data year. Molecular Biology graduates of University Of Wisconsin Madison earn a median of $51,184 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $20,948. Get the full molecular biology details for University Of Wisconsin Madison

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Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in molecular biology, ranking #4. Set in the city of Lubbock, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is a moderately-sized public institution. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center awarded about 21 molecular biology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the molecular biology program make about $66,142 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,889. Read more about the molecular biology program at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

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Princeton University
Princeton, NJ

Princeton University came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best molecular biology schools. Located in the city of Princeton, Princeton University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 98%. Princeton University awarded about 26 molecular biology degrees in the most recent data year. Molecular Biology graduates of Princeton University earn a median of $41,848 early in their careers. Princeton University graduates carry a median of $10,888 in student loans. Read more about the molecular biology program at Princeton University

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University Of Michigan Ann Arbor ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best molecular biology schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Ann Arbor. Roughly 93% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 10 molecular biology degrees were awarded at University Of Michigan Ann Arbor in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, molecular biology degree recipients from University Of Michigan Ann Arbor generally make around $38,471. Students borrow a median of $17,750 to complete this degree. Read more about the molecular biology program at University Of Michigan Ann Arbor

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Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN

Lipscomb University ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best molecular biology schools. Set in the city of Nashville, Lipscomb University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 72% of students complete a degree within six years here. Lipscomb University awarded about 37 molecular biology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, molecular biology degree recipients from Lipscomb University generally make around $43,722. Typical student debt for the program is $24,619. See the full molecular biology program report for Lipscomb University

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Central Connecticut State University came in at #8 for molecular biology this year. Set in the suburb of New Britain, Central Connecticut State University is a large public institution. About 48% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 11 molecular biology students who graduated with this degree at Central Connecticut State University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the molecular biology program make about $32,216 in their early career. Central Connecticut State University graduates carry a median of $23,250 in student loans. More information about a degree in molecular biology from Central Connecticut State University

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Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Bayamon ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best molecular biology schools. Set in the city of Bayamon, Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Bayamon is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 29% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 10 molecular biology degrees were awarded at Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Bayamon in the most recent year. Students who receive their molecular biology degree from Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Bayamon earn around $34,879 in the first couple years of their career. Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Bayamon graduates carry a median of $10,051 in student loans. More information about a degree in molecular biology from Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Bayamon

Other Molecular Biology Degree Levels

Explore the best molecular biology schools at other degree levels:

All Degree Levels in Molecular Biology
Associate's Degrees in Molecular Biology
Bachelor's Degrees in Molecular Biology
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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 97 schools evaluated.

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