by our College Data Analytics Team
When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Schools Highly Focused on Cell Biology Major in the Southeast Region” ranking - to help you make that decision.
In 2020-2021, 6,206 people earned their degree in cell biology and anatomical sciences, making the major the 111th most popular in the United States. In 2019-2020, cell biology and anatomical sciences graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $33,229 and had an average of $20,678 in loans still to pay off.
Across the Southeast region, there were 486 cell biology and anatomical sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $25,466 and $18,679 respectively.
This year’s “Schools Highly Focused on Cell Biology Major in the Southeast Region” ranking analyzed 36 colleges that offered a degree in cell biology and anatomical sciences. The colleges and universities that top this list are recognized because their cell biology and anatomical sciences program is one of the largest majors offered at the school.
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The following schools top our list of the Best “Schools Highly Focused on Cell Biology Major in the Southeast Region”.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Huntingdon College. The school came in at #1 for the Schools Highly Focused on Cell Biology Major in the Southeast Region. Huntingdon College is located in Montgomery, Alabama and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 14 ’s cell biology degrees to qualified students.
Full Huntingdon College Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences Report
Out of the 36 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Cell Biology Major in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Tulane University of Louisiana landed the #2 spot on the list. This fairly large school is located in New Orleans, Louisiana, and it awarded 143 ’s cell biology degrees in 2020-2021.
With a freshman retention rate of 92%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.1%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Full Tulane University of Louisiana Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences Report
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Augusta University. The school came in at #3 for the Schools Highly Focused on Cell Biology Major in the Southeast Region. Augusta University is located in Augusta, Georgia and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 63 ’s cell biology degrees to qualified students.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.5%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Read full report on Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences at Augusta University
Out of the 36 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Cell Biology Major in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Welch College landed the #4 spot on the list. Welch College is a small school located in Gallatin, Tennessee that handed out 2 ’s cell biology degrees in 2020-2021.
The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Eastern Virginia Medical School. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Cell Biology Major in the Southeast Region list. Eastern Virginia Medical School is located in Norfolk, Virginia and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 14 ’s cell biology degrees to qualified students.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 0.5% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.
Full Eastern Virginia Medical School Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences Report
Lincoln Memorial University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Cell Biology Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in Harrogate, Tennessee, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school handed out 19 diplomas to qualified ’s cell biology students in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
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Duke University ranked #7 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Cell Biology Major in the Southeast Region list. Duke is located in Durham, North Carolina and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 83 ’s cell biology degrees to qualified students.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 0.3%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 97%. The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.
Alderson Broaddus University ranked #8 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Cell Biology Major in the Southeast Region list. Alderson Broaddus University is a small school located in Philippi, West Virginia that handed out 2 ’s cell biology degrees in 2020-2021.
Full Alderson Broaddus University Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences Report
Medical University of South Carolina landed the #9 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Cell Biology Major in the Southeast Region ranking. This small school is located in Charleston, South Carolina, and it awarded 8 ’s cell biology degrees in 2020-2021.
Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.1% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Read full report on Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences at Medical University of South Carolina
Harding University landed the #10 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Cell Biology Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in Searcy, Arkansas, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 8 diplomas to qualified ’s cell biology students in 2020-2021.
The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 87%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.1% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center - New Orleans came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Cell Biology Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center - New Orleans is a public institution located in New Orleans, Louisiana. The school has a small population, and it awarded 3 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 3 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.5% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
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University of Georgia landed the #12 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Cell Biology Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Athens, Georgia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s cell biology degrees to 41 students in 2020-2021.
Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 94%. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Read full report on Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences at UGA
Vanderbilt University ranked #13 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Cell Biology Major in the Southeast Region list. Nashville, Tennessee is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s cell biology degrees to 14 students in 2020-2021.
With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 0.9%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 96%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.
University of Arkansas came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Cell Biology Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in Fayetteville, Arkansas, this large public school awarded 21 diplomas to qualified ’s cell biology students in 2020-2021.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.1% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 85%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
Read full report on Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences at UARK
Methodist University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Cell Biology Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #15. Fayetteville, North Carolina is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s cell biology degrees to 1 students in 2020-2021.
Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.
University of Alabama at Birmingham landed the #16 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Cell Biology Major in the Southeast Region ranking. University of Alabama at Birmingham is a large school located in Birmingham, Alabama that handed out 15 ’s cell biology degrees in 2020-2021.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.8% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 86%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
Read more about Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences at University of Alabama at Birmingham
With a ranking of #17, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Cell Biology Major in the Southeast Region list. Located in Little Rock, Arkansas, this small public school handed out 1 degrees to qualified ’s cell biology students in 2020-2021.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.2%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Full University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences Report
Loyola University New Orleans came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Cell Biology Major in the Southeast Region ranking. This small school is located in New Orleans, Louisiana, and it awarded 1 ’s cell biology degrees in 2020-2021.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.7% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Read more about Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences at Loyola University New Orleans
Virginia Commonwealth University came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Cell Biology Major in the Southeast Region ranking. This large school is located in Richmond, Virginia, and it awarded 7 ’s cell biology degrees in 2020-2021.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.6% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Read full report on Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences at Virginia Commonwealth University
Stetson University came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Cell Biology Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Stetson is a small private not-for-profit school situated in DeLand, Florida. It awarded 1 ’s cell biology degrees in 2020-2021.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.3% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Read full report on Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences at Stetson University
University of Louisville ranked #21 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Cell Biology Major in the Southeast Region list. UofL is a public institution located in Louisville, Kentucky. The school has a large population, and it awarded 4 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.4% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
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University of South Florida - Main Campus came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Cell Biology Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Tampa, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s cell biology degrees to 6 students in 2020-2021.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.3%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 92%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
Full University of South Florida - Main Campus Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences Report
East Carolina University landed the #23 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Cell Biology Major in the Southeast Region ranking. This large school is located in Greenville, North Carolina, and it awarded 3 ’s cell biology degrees in 2020-2021.
University of Miami did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Cell Biology Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #24. Located in Coral Gables, Florida, this fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 1 diplomas to qualified ’s cell biology students in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.9%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 91%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.
Liberty University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Cell Biology Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #25. This large school is located in Lynchburg, Virginia, and it awarded 4 ’s cell biology degrees in 2020-2021.
Full Liberty University Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences Report
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