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2027 Best Cell/Cellular & Molecular Biology Schools

58 Colleges in the United States
4,213 Cell/Cellular & Molecular Biology Degrees Awarded
$50,012 Avg Early-Career Salary

Cell/Cellular & Molecular Biology programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their cell/cellular & molecular biology programs.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 58 schools to find the best for cell/cellular & molecular biology students.

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Best Cell/Cellular & Molecular Biology Schools

Where you study cell/cellular & molecular biology matters for your future. That is why we built our Best Cell/Cellular & Molecular Biology Schools rankings. Our overall ranking combines our degree-level rankings, weighted by degrees awarded at each level.

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Best Schools for Cell/Cellular & Molecular Biology in the United States

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall cell/cellular & molecular biology education, regardless of degree level.

Top Schools in Cell/Cellular & Molecular Biology

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Washington University In St Louis tops our 2027 ranking of the best cell/cellular & molecular biology schools. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of St. Louis. Washington University In St Louis graduates 94% of students within six years. There were roughly 12 cell/cellular & molecular biology students who graduated with this degree at Washington University In St Louis in the most recent data year. Cell/cellular & Molecular Biology graduates of Washington University In St Louis earn a median of $68,303 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $17,553. Get the full cell/cellular & molecular biology details for Washington University In St Louis

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Students looking for a strong cell/cellular & molecular biology program will find one at The University Of Texas At Austin, which ranked #2. Located in the city of Austin, The University Of Texas At Austin is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 89%. About 19 cell/cellular & molecular biology degrees were awarded at The University Of Texas At Austin in the most recent year. Students who receive their cell/cellular & molecular biology degree from The University Of Texas At Austin earn around $57,819 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $21,275 to complete this degree. Read more about the cell/cellular & molecular biology program at The University Of Texas At Austin

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Boston University
Boston, MA

A rank of #3 makes Boston University one of the top schools for cell/cellular & molecular biology. Set in the city of Boston, Boston University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. About 89% of students finish within six years. About 18 cell/cellular & molecular biology degrees were awarded at Boston University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, cell/cellular & molecular biology degree recipients from Boston University generally make around $63,598. Students borrow a median of $25,232 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in cell/cellular & molecular biology from Boston University

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Columbia University In The City Of New York came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best cell/cellular & molecular biology schools. Set in the city of New York, Columbia University In The City Of New York is a very large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 96%. Columbia University In The City Of New York awarded about 52 cell/cellular & molecular biology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the cell/cellular & molecular biology program make about $86,770 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $23,258 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in cell/cellular & molecular biology from Columbia University In The City Of New York

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A rank of #5 makes George Mason University one of the top schools for cell/cellular & molecular biology. George Mason University is a very large public school located in the suburb of Fairfax. About 68% of students finish within six years. George Mason University awarded about 26 cell/cellular & molecular biology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, cell/cellular & molecular biology degree recipients from George Mason University generally make around $63,131. Typical student debt for the program is $23,529. More information about a degree in cell/cellular & molecular biology from George Mason University

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Brown University
Providence, RI

Brown University placed #6 among the best cell/cellular & molecular biology schools. Set in the city of Providence, Brown University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Brown University graduates 96% of students within six years. Brown University awarded about 12 cell/cellular & molecular biology degrees in the most recent data year. Cell/cellular & Molecular Biology graduates of Brown University earn a median of $62,820 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $13,025 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in cell/cellular & molecular biology from Brown University

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University Of Massachusetts Amherst placed #7 among the best cell/cellular & molecular biology schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Amherst. Roughly 83% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 22 cell/cellular & molecular biology students who graduated with this degree at University Of Massachusetts Amherst in the most recent data year. Students who receive their cell/cellular & molecular biology degree from University Of Massachusetts Amherst earn around $53,666 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $25,195 to complete this degree. Read more about the cell/cellular & molecular biology program at University Of Massachusetts Amherst

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Duke University
Durham, NC

Duke University ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best cell/cellular & molecular biology schools. Located in the city of Durham, Duke University is a large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 97%. About 15 cell/cellular & molecular biology degrees were awarded at Duke University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, cell/cellular & molecular biology degree recipients from Duke University generally make around $88,981. Typical student debt for the program is $12,000. More information about a degree in cell/cellular & molecular biology from Duke University

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Northeastern University came in at #9 for cell/cellular & molecular biology this year. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Boston. Roughly 90% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 87 cell/cellular & molecular biology students who graduated with this degree at Northeastern University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the cell/cellular & molecular biology program make about $65,551 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,156. Get the full cell/cellular & molecular biology details for Northeastern University

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The University Of Texas At Dallas placed #10 among the best cell/cellular & molecular biology schools. Set in the city of Richardson, The University Of Texas At Dallas is a very large public institution. About 76% of students finish within six years. The University Of Texas At Dallas awarded about 30 cell/cellular & molecular biology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their cell/cellular & molecular biology degree from The University Of Texas At Dallas earn around $58,507 in the first couple years of their career. The University Of Texas At Dallas graduates carry a median of $20,531 in student loans. Read more about the cell/cellular & molecular biology program at The University Of Texas At Dallas

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University Of California San Diego ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best cell/cellular & molecular biology schools. Set in the city of La Jolla, University Of California San Diego is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. About 242 cell/cellular & molecular biology degrees were awarded at University Of California San Diego in the most recent year. Graduates of the cell/cellular & molecular biology program make about $60,797 in their early career. University Of California San Diego graduates carry a median of $17,101 in student loans. See the full cell/cellular & molecular biology program report for University Of California San Diego

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University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center landed the #12 spot for cell/cellular & molecular biology this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the city of Dallas. About 13 cell/cellular & molecular biology degrees were awarded at University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, cell/cellular & molecular biology degree recipients from University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center generally make around $76,007. More information about a degree in cell/cellular & molecular biology from University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

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University Of California Berkeley came in at #13 for cell/cellular & molecular biology this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Berkeley. University Of California Berkeley graduates 93% of students within six years. There were roughly 748 cell/cellular & molecular biology students who graduated with this degree at University Of California Berkeley in the most recent data year. Cell/cellular & Molecular Biology graduates of University Of California Berkeley earn a median of $56,951 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $14,000 to complete this degree. Get the full cell/cellular & molecular biology details for University Of California Berkeley

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Harvard University
Cambridge, MA

Harvard University earned the #14 position for cell/cellular & molecular biology this year. Located in the city of Cambridge, Harvard University is a very large private not-for-profit university. About 98% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 72 cell/cellular & molecular biology students who graduated with this degree at Harvard University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their cell/cellular & molecular biology degree from Harvard University earn around $51,569 in the first couple years of their career. Harvard University graduates carry a median of $16,616 in student loans. Read more about the cell/cellular & molecular biology program at Harvard University

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Purdue University Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Purdue University Main Campus landed the #15 spot for cell/cellular & molecular biology this year. Purdue University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of West Lafayette. Roughly 83% of students complete a degree within six years here. Purdue University Main Campus awarded about 23 cell/cellular & molecular biology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their cell/cellular & molecular biology degree from Purdue University Main Campus earn around $63,111 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $19,844 to complete this degree. See the full cell/cellular & molecular biology program report for Purdue University Main Campus

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University Of Washington Seattle Campus landed the #16 spot for cell/cellular & molecular biology this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Seattle. University Of Washington Seattle Campus graduates 85% of students within six years. University Of Washington Seattle Campus awarded about 201 cell/cellular & molecular biology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the cell/cellular & molecular biology program make about $42,075 in their early career. University Of Washington Seattle Campus graduates carry a median of $14,781 in student loans. See the full cell/cellular & molecular biology program report for University Of Washington Seattle Campus

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University Of California Merced earned the #17 position for cell/cellular & molecular biology this year. University Of California Merced is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Merced. About 69% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 52 cell/cellular & molecular biology students who graduated with this degree at University Of California Merced in the most recent data year. Graduates of the cell/cellular & molecular biology program make about $42,071 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $18,318. See the full cell/cellular & molecular biology program report for University Of California Merced

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University Of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

University Of Pennsylvania landed the #18 spot for cell/cellular & molecular biology this year. Located in the city of Philadelphia, University Of Pennsylvania is a very large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 96%. There were roughly 49 cell/cellular & molecular biology students who graduated with this degree at University Of Pennsylvania in the most recent data year. Cell/cellular & Molecular Biology graduates of University Of Pennsylvania earn a median of $75,452 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $16,155. More information about a degree in cell/cellular & molecular biology from University Of Pennsylvania

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Yale University
New Haven, CT

Yale University landed the #19 spot for cell/cellular & molecular biology this year. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of New Haven. Yale University graduates 96% of students within six years. Yale University awarded about 99 cell/cellular & molecular biology degrees in the most recent data year. Cell/cellular & Molecular Biology graduates of Yale University earn a median of $40,299 early in their careers. Yale University graduates carry a median of $19,500 in student loans. Read more about the cell/cellular & molecular biology program at Yale University

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Brandeis University earned the #20 position for cell/cellular & molecular biology this year. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Waltham. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. About 18 cell/cellular & molecular biology degrees were awarded at Brandeis University in the most recent year. Graduates of the cell/cellular & molecular biology program make about $47,783 in their early career. Brandeis University graduates carry a median of $25,653 in student loans. More information about a degree in cell/cellular & molecular biology from Brandeis University

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University Of California Los Angeles earned the #21 position for cell/cellular & molecular biology this year. Located in the city of Los Angeles, University Of California Los Angeles is a very large public university. University Of California Los Angeles graduates 93% of students within six years. University Of California Los Angeles awarded about 290 cell/cellular & molecular biology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, cell/cellular & molecular biology degree recipients from University Of California Los Angeles generally make around $36,945. Students borrow a median of $15,848 to complete this degree. See the full cell/cellular & molecular biology program report for University Of California Los Angeles

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Texas A And M University College Station came in at #22 for cell/cellular & molecular biology this year. Texas A And M University College Station is a very large public school located in the city of College Station. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. Texas A And M University College Station awarded about 28 cell/cellular & molecular biology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the cell/cellular & molecular biology program make about $64,891 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $20,031 to complete this degree. See the full cell/cellular & molecular biology program report for Texas A And M University College Station

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Colorado College
Colorado Springs, CO

Colorado College ranked #23 on our 2027 list of the best cell/cellular & molecular biology schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Colorado Springs. Roughly 88% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 31 cell/cellular & molecular biology degrees were awarded at Colorado College in the most recent year. Cell/cellular & Molecular Biology graduates of Colorado College earn a median of $37,342 early in their careers. Colorado College graduates carry a median of $17,921 in student loans. See the full cell/cellular & molecular biology program report for Colorado College

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University Of California Santa Cruz came in at #24 for cell/cellular & molecular biology this year. University Of California Santa Cruz is a very large public school located in the city of Santa Cruz. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. About 152 cell/cellular & molecular biology degrees were awarded at University Of California Santa Cruz in the most recent year. Graduates of the cell/cellular & molecular biology program make about $45,088 in their early career. University Of California Santa Cruz graduates carry a median of $19,000 in student loans. Read more about the cell/cellular & molecular biology program at University Of California Santa Cruz

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Johns Hopkins University earned the #25 position for cell/cellular & molecular biology this year. Johns Hopkins University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Baltimore. Roughly 94% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 186 cell/cellular & molecular biology students who graduated with this degree at Johns Hopkins University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their cell/cellular & molecular biology degree from Johns Hopkins University earn around $24,352 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $10,750. Read more about the cell/cellular & molecular biology program at Johns Hopkins University

Rest of the Top 50 Cell/Cellular & Molecular Biology Schools

Not far behind, these schools also delivered a strong cell/cellular & molecular biology education:

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University Of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR
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University Of New Haven
West Haven, CT
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University Of Kansas
Lawrence, KS
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Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ
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Barnard College
New York, NY
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Seattle University
Seattle, WA
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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 · 58 schools evaluated.

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