2027 Best Molecular Biology Schools in the Southeast Region
Molecular Biology is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their molecular biology programs.
College Factual analyzed 3 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best molecular biology schools.
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Best Schools for Molecular Biology in the Southeast Region
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall molecular biology education in the Southeast Region.
Top Schools in Molecular Biology
Vanderbilt University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in molecular biology. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Nashville. Vanderbilt University graduates 94% of students within six years. Vanderbilt University awarded about 30 molecular biology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, molecular biology degree recipients from Vanderbilt University generally make around $58,034. Typical student debt for the program is $14,250.
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Union University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in molecular biology, landing the #2 spot this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Jackson. The six-year graduation rate is 66%. About 13 molecular biology degrees were awarded at Union University in the most recent year. Molecular Biology graduates of Union University earn a median of $68,508 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $28,605 to complete this degree.
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Lipscomb University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in molecular biology, landing the #3 spot this year. Lipscomb University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Nashville. The six-year graduation rate is 72%. There were roughly 40 molecular biology students who graduated with this degree at Lipscomb University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the molecular biology program make about $33,399 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $24,619 to complete this degree.
More information about a degree in molecular biology from Lipscomb University
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 · 3 schools evaluated.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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