by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 28 schools in the Plains States Region to determine which ones were the best for biology studies students pursuing a master's degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 265 master's degrees in biology studies during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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The biological sciences master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality biological sciences program can vary widely even among the top schools. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for biology studies students working on their master's degree.
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Biology Studies Master's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list to help you make the college decision.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in biology studies.
It's difficult to beat Washington University in St Louis if you wish to pursue a master's degree in biology studies. Located in the large suburb of Saint Louis, WUSTL is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in biology studies from Washington University in St Louis
It's difficult to beat University of Minnesota - Twin Cities if you wish to pursue a master's degree in biology studies. Located in the large city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in biology studies from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
It is hard to beat University of Iowa if you want to pursue a master's degree in biology studies. Iowa is a very large public university located in the city of Iowa City.More information about a master’s in biology studies from University of Iowa
It is difficult to beat South Dakota State University if you wish to pursue a master's degree in biology studies. South Dakota State is a large public university located in the town of Brookings.More information about a master’s in biology studies from South Dakota State University
Located in the city of Grand Forks, UND is a public university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in biology studies from University of North Dakota
Located in the city of Cedar Falls, UNI is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a master’s in biology studies from University of Northern Iowa
UNL is a fairly large public university located in the city of Lincoln.More information about a master’s in biology studies from University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Mizzou is a very large public university located in the medium-sized city of Columbia.More information about a master’s in biology studies from University of Missouri - Columbia
Located in the distant town of Vermillion, USD is a public university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a master’s in biology studies from University of South Dakota
North Dakota State University is a fairly large public university located in the medium-sized city of Fargo.More information about a master’s in biology studies from North Dakota State University - Main Campus
Explore the best biology studies schools for a specific state in the Plains States Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 361 | 71 |
| Minnesota | 355 | 32 |
| Iowa | 298 | 9 |
| Kansas | 254 | 42 |
| Nebraska | 211 | 89 |
| North Dakota | 167 | 7 |
| South Dakota | 130 | 15 |
One of 1 majors within the General Biology area of study, Biology Studies has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biomedical Sciences | 167 |
