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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology in the Southeast Region

23 Ranked Colleges
138 Degrees Awarded
$30,700 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Biochemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Best Value Biochemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

In 2019-2020, 14,318 people earned their degree in biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology, making the major the 68th most popular in the United States. In 2017-2018, biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $33,860 and had an average of $22,130 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Southeast region, there were 1,903 biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology graduates with average earnings and debt of $31,329 and $22,272 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 138 biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology graduates with average earnings and debt of $71,978 and $116,300 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Biochemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region” ranking analyzed 23 colleges that offered a degree in biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology program at the school. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value Biochemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Biochemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region.

Top 24 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology in the Southeast Region

#1

East Carolina University

Greenville, North Carolina
#8 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend East Carolina University. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Biochemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. ECU is a large public school situated in Greenville, North Carolina. It awarded 3 doctorate’s biochemistry degrees in 2019-2020.

ECU also made our “Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #8. Average graduate tuition and fees at East Carolina University are $20,685, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full East Carolina University Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Report

#2

Augusta University

Augusta, Georgia
#9 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Augusta University. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Biochemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region. Augusta University is a public institution located in Augusta, Georgia. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 12 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Augusta University also took the #9 spot in our “Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Augusta University are $20,712, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Augusta University Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Report

#3

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, North Carolina
#14 in overall quality

Out of the 23 schools in the Best Value Biochemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Carolina at Greensboro landed the #3 spot on the list. University of North Carolina at Greensboro is located in Greensboro, North Carolina and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 6 doctorate’s biochemistry degrees to qualified students.

UNC Greensboro also took the #14 spot in our “Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UNC Greensboro are $21,918.

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#4

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
#6 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend North Carolina State University. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Biochemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. Located in Raleigh, North Carolina, this large public school awarded 2 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s biochemistry students in 2019-2020.

NC State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #6 on our “Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at North Carolina State University are $28,999.

Full North Carolina State University Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Report

#5

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
#5 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Biochemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. Chapel Hill, North Carolina is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s biochemistry degrees to 7 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree biochemistry students list, UNC Chapel Hill has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNC Chapel Hill are $30,248, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#6

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#10 in overall quality

University of Georgia landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Biochemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. University of Georgia is a public institution located in Athens, Georgia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UGA also made our “Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #10. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UGA are $27,476.

Full University of Georgia Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Report

#7

Clemson University

Clemson, South Carolina
#15 in overall quality

Clemson University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Biochemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. Clemson is a public institution located in Clemson, South Carolina. The school has a large population, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Clemson did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #15 on our “Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Clemson are $23,246, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Clemson Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Report

#7

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
#11 in overall quality

Florida State University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Biochemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. Florida State is a large public school situated in Tallahassee, Florida. It awarded 3 doctorate’s biochemistry degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Florida State, the school also landed the #11 spot in our “Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Florida State University are $26,707.

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#21 in overall quality

University of Alabama at Birmingham came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Biochemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. University of Alabama at Birmingham is located in Birmingham, Alabama and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 7 doctorate’s biochemistry degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree biochemistry students list, UAB has also earned the #21 rank in our “Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UAB are $19,188, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#9

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia
#15 in overall quality

West Virginia University landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value Biochemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. West Virginia University is a large school located in Morgantown, West Virginia that handed out 2 doctorate’s biochemistry degrees in 2019-2020.

WVU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #15 on our “Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at West Virginia University are $26,154, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#10

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
#4 in overall quality

University of Virginia - Main Campus ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Biochemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. University of Virginia - Main Campus is a large public school situated in Charlottesville, Virginia. It awarded 9 doctorate’s biochemistry degrees in 2019-2020.

University of Virginia also made our “Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #4. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Virginia are $32,394, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Virginia - Main Campus Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Report

#11

University of Mississippi

University, Mississippi
#19 in overall quality

University of Mississippi came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Biochemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. University of Mississippi is a large public school situated in University, Mississippi. It awarded 2 doctorate’s biochemistry degrees in 2019-2020.

Ole Miss also made our “Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #19. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Mississippi are $25,099, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#12

Middle Tennessee State University

Murfreesboro, Tennessee
#20 in overall quality

Middle Tennessee State University landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Value Biochemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. Murfreesboro, Tennessee is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s biochemistry degrees to 7 students in 2019-2020.

Middle Tennessee State University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #20 on our “Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Middle Tennessee State University are $26,172, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#13

Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, Virginia
#13 in overall quality

With a ranking of #13, Virginia Commonwealth University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Biochemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. Virginia Commonwealth University is located in Richmond, Virginia and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 5 doctorate’s biochemistry degrees to qualified students.

VCU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #13 on our “Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Virginia Commonwealth University are $29,228.

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#23 in overall quality

Florida International University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Biochemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in Miami, Florida, this large public school awarded 5 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s biochemistry students in 2019-2020.

FIU also took the #23 spot in our “Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Florida International University are $24,211.

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#12 in overall quality

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Biochemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. Knoxville, Tennessee is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s biochemistry degrees to 8 students in 2019-2020.

UT Knoxville not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #12 on our “Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UT Knoxville are $31,798.

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#16

University of Louisville

Louisville, Kentucky
#22 in overall quality

University of Louisville came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Biochemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. UofL is a large public school situated in Louisville, Kentucky. It awarded 2 doctorate’s biochemistry degrees in 2019-2020.

UofL not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #22 on our “Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UofL are $27,575.

Full UofL Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Report

#17 in overall quality

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College landed the #17 spot on the 2022 Best Value Biochemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. Baton Rouge, Louisiana is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s biochemistry degrees to 3 students in 2019-2020.

Louisiana State University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #17 on our “Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Louisiana State University are $29,970, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#18

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem, North Carolina
#3 in overall quality

Wake Forest University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Biochemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #18. Wake Forest University is located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 4 doctorate’s biochemistry degrees to qualified students.

Wake Forest University also took the #3 spot in our “Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Wake Forest University are $39,216.

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#19

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
#18 in overall quality

With a ranking of #19, University of Kentucky did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Biochemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. This large school is located in Lexington, Kentucky, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s biochemistry degrees in 2019-2020.

UK also took the #18 spot in our “Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Kentucky are $33,216, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#20

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia
#16 in overall quality

With a ranking of #20, George Mason University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Biochemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. GMU is a large school located in Fairfax, Virginia that handed out 6 doctorate’s biochemistry degrees in 2019-2020.

GMU also took the #16 spot in our “Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at George Mason University are $37,410.

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#21

University of Miami

Coral Gables, Florida
#7 in overall quality

University of Miami ranked #21 on this year’s Best Value Biochemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. U Miami is located in Coral Gables, Florida and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 doctorate’s biochemistry degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at U Miami, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Miami are $40,220.

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#22

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee
#2 in overall quality

Vanderbilt University came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Biochemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in Nashville, Tennessee, this fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 13 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s biochemistry students in 2019-2020.

Vanderbilt not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #2 on our “Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Vanderbilt are $50,624, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Vanderbilt Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Report

#23

Duke University

Durham, North Carolina
#1 in overall quality

Duke University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Biochemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #23. This fairly large school is located in Durham, North Carolina, and it awarded 13 doctorate’s biochemistry degrees in 2019-2020.

Duke also made our “Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #1. Average graduate tuition and fees at Duke University are $59,140, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Duke Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Report

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References

  • 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

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Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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