2024 Best Biology Studies Doctor's Degree Schools in Tennessee

Ranked #30 in popularity, biology studies is one of the most sought-after doctor's degree programs in the nation. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

College Factual looked at 2 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Biology Studies Doctor's Degree Schools in Tennessee ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 21 doctor's degrees in biology studies to qualified students.

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Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

• Major Focus - How many resources a school devotes to biology studies students as compared to other majors.
• Major Demand - The number of biology studies students who choose to seek a doctor's degree at the school.
• Educational Resources - The amount of money and other resources allocated to students while they are pursuing their degree. These resources include such things as number of students per instructor and education expenditures per student.
• Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized biology studies related body.

Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for biology studies students working on their doctor's degree.

More Ways to Rank Biology Studies Schools

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Biology Studies Doctor's Degree Schools in Tennessee ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.

Best Schools for Doctorate Students to Study Biology Studies in Tennessee

The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in biology studies.

Top Tennessee Schools for a Doctorate in Biological Sciences

1

Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

6 Annual Graduates

Vanderbilt University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a doctor's degree in biology studies. Vanderbilt is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Nashville.More information about a doctorate in biology studies from Vanderbilt University

2

Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

12 Annual Graduates

Tennessee State University is a wonderful decision for individuals interested in a doctor's degree in biology studies. Tennessee State University is a medium-sized public university located in the large city of Nashville.More information about a doctorate in biology studies from Tennessee State University

Best Biology Studies Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Biology Studies Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Florida	217	41
North Carolina	190	25
Georgia	190	18
Virginia	182	16
Mississippi	154	9
Louisiana	146	18
Alabama	139	18
South Carolina	135	9
Kentucky	119	18
Arkansas	74	5
West Virginia	61	5

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Biology Studies Related Rankings by Major

Biology Studies is one of 1 different types of General Biology programs to choose from.

Most Popular Majors Related to Biological Sciences

Related Major	Annual Graduates
General Biomedical Sciences	23

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• 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 the rest 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). More about our data sources and methodologies.