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2027 Best Cell/Cellular & Molecular Biology Schools in the Great Lakes Region

6 Colleges in the United States
445 Cell/Cellular & Molecular Biology Degrees Awarded
$42,662 Avg Early-Career Salary

Cell/Cellular & Molecular Biology degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their cell/cellular & molecular biology programs.

College Factual analyzed 6 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best cell/cellular & molecular biology schools.

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Best Schools for Cell/Cellular & Molecular Biology in the Great Lakes Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall cell/cellular & molecular biology education in the Great Lakes Region.

Top Schools in Cell/Cellular & Molecular Biology

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Purdue University Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Our analysis ranked Purdue University Main Campus the best school in the country for a degree in cell/cellular & molecular biology. Located in the city of West Lafayette, Purdue University Main Campus is a very large public university. About 83% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 23 cell/cellular & molecular biology students who graduated with this degree at Purdue University Main Campus 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. Typical student debt for the program is $19,844. See the full cell/cellular & molecular biology program report for Purdue University Main Campus

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Students looking for a strong cell/cellular & molecular biology program will find one at University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign, which ranked #2. This very large public university is located in the city of Champaign. The six-year graduation rate is 85%. There were roughly 288 cell/cellular & molecular biology students who graduated with this degree at University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign in the most recent data year. Students who receive their cell/cellular & molecular biology degree from University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign earn around $29,777 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,000. See the full cell/cellular & molecular biology program report for University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign

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Students looking for a strong cell/cellular & molecular biology program will find one at University Of Michigan Ann Arbor, which ranked #3. Set in the city of Ann Arbor, University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a very large public institution. Roughly 93% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 28 cell/cellular & molecular biology degrees were awarded at University Of Michigan Ann Arbor in the most recent year. Graduates of the cell/cellular & molecular biology program make about $28,062 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $20,422 to complete this degree. Read more about the cell/cellular & molecular biology program at University Of Michigan Ann Arbor

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Illinois State University came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best cell/cellular & molecular biology schools. Located in the suburb of Normal, Illinois State University is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 64%. There were roughly 16 cell/cellular & molecular biology students who graduated with this degree at Illinois State University in the most recent data year. Cell/cellular & Molecular Biology graduates of Illinois State University earn a median of $34,154 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $22,500. Get the full cell/cellular & molecular biology details for Illinois State University

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Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

A rank of #5 makes Central Michigan University one of the top schools for cell/cellular & molecular biology. Central Michigan University is a large public school located in the town of Mount Pleasant. Roughly 59% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 74 cell/cellular & molecular biology degrees were awarded at Central Michigan University in the most recent year. Graduates of the cell/cellular & molecular biology program make about $50,688 in their early career. Central Michigan University graduates carry a median of $27,857 in student loans. More information about a degree in cell/cellular & molecular biology from Central Michigan University

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Grand Valley State University ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best cell/cellular & molecular biology schools. Located in the town of Allendale, Grand Valley State University is a very large public university. Roughly 67% of students complete a degree within six years here. Grand Valley State University awarded about 16 cell/cellular & molecular biology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their cell/cellular & molecular biology degree from Grand Valley State University earn around $50,179 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $26,378 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in cell/cellular & molecular biology from Grand Valley State University

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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 · 6 schools evaluated.

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