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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies in the Southeast Region

28 Ranked Colleges
233 Degrees Awarded
$25,700 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Biological Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. College Factual has developed its “Best Value Biological Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

In 2019-2020, 91,804 biology studies students received their degree, making the major the 6th most popular in the country.

Across the Southeast region, there were 23,801 biology studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 233 biology studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $71,978 and $116,300 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Biological Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region” ranking, we looked at 28 colleges that offer a degree in biology studies. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great biology studies programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the biology studies program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Biological Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region

The colleges and universities below are the best for southeast region doctor’s degree biological sciences students.

Top 28 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies in the Southeast Region

#1

University of Memphis

Memphis, Tennessee
#25 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Memphis. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Biological Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region. University of Memphis is a public institution located in Memphis, Tennessee. The school has a large population, and it awarded 8 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree biological sciences students list, UofM has also earned the #25 rank in our “Best Biology Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Memphis are $14,202, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#2

University of Southern Mississippi

Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Out of the 28 schools in the Best Value Biological Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Southern Mississippi landed the #2 spot on the list. This fairly large school is located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s biological sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Southern Mississippi are $10,896, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#13 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of South Florida - Main Campus. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Biological Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region. USF Tampa is a large public school situated in Tampa, Florida. It awarded 1 doctorate’s biological sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

USF Tampa did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #13 on our “Best Biology Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of South Florida - Main Campus are $21,126, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#3

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
#3 in overall quality

Out of the 28 schools in the Best Value Biological Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Virginia Tech landed the #3 spot on the list. Blacksburg, Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s biological sciences degrees to 14 students in 2019-2020.

Virginia Tech also took the #3 spot in our “Best Biology Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Virginia Tech are $30,547, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#19 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Alabama at Birmingham. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Biological Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region. Located in Birmingham, Alabama, this large public school handed out 6 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s biological sciences students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree biological sciences students list, UAB has also earned the #19 rank in our “Best Biology Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Alabama at Birmingham are $19,188, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#5

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
#9 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Florida State University. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Biological Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region. Tallahassee, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s biological sciences degrees to 14 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree biological sciences students list, Florida State has also earned the #9 rank in our “Best Biology Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Florida State are $26,707.

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#5

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Florida
#22 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Florida Atlantic University. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Biological Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. This large school is located in Boca Raton, Florida, and it awarded 14 doctorate’s biological sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree biological sciences students list, FAU has also earned the #22 rank in our “Best Biology Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at FAU are $18,482, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#7

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
#2 in overall quality

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value Biological Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a public institution located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The school has a large population, and it awarded 10 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UNC Chapel Hill, the school also landed the #2 spot in our “Best Biology Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are $30,248.

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#8

Clemson University

Clemson, South Carolina
#13 in overall quality

Clemson University landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Value Biological Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. Clemson University is a public institution located in Clemson, South Carolina. The school has a large population, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Clemson also made our “Best Biology Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #13. Average graduate tuition and fees at Clemson are $23,246, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#9

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas
#16 in overall quality

With a ranking of #9, University of Arkansas did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Biological Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. Located in Fayetteville, Arkansas, this large public school handed out 5 degrees to qualified doctorate’s biological sciences students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree biological sciences students list, UARK has also earned the #16 rank in our “Best Biology Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Arkansas are $22,121, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#10

Tennessee State University

Nashville, Tennessee

With a ranking of #10, Tennessee State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Biological Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. Tennessee State University is a public institution located in Nashville, Tennessee. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 9 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Tennessee State University are $20,860.

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#11

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Charlotte, North Carolina
#20 in overall quality

With a ranking of #11, University of North Carolina at Charlotte did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Biological Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. Charlotte, North Carolina is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s biological sciences degrees to 6 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UNC Charlotte, the school also landed the #20 spot in our “Best Biology Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Carolina at Charlotte are $21,055, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#12

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia
#14 in overall quality

West Virginia University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Biological Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #12. Located in Morgantown, West Virginia, this large public school handed out 9 degrees to qualified doctorate’s biological sciences students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree biological sciences students list, WVU has also earned the #14 rank in our “Best Biology Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at WVU are $26,154, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full WVU Biology Studies Report

#13

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State, Mississippi
#21 in overall quality

Mississippi State University ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Biological Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. Located in Mississippi State, Mississippi, this large public school handed out 4 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s biological sciences students in 2019-2020.

Mississippi State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #21 on our “Best Biology Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Mississippi State are $23,950.

Full Mississippi State University Biology Studies Report

#14

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina
#10 in overall quality

University of South Carolina - Columbia came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Biological Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. University of South Carolina - Columbia is a large school located in Columbia, South Carolina that handed out 9 doctorate’s biological sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

UofSC also made our “Best Biology Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #10. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of South Carolina - Columbia are $30,160, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UofSC Biology Studies Report

#15

University of Louisville

Louisville, Kentucky
#17 in overall quality

University of Louisville did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Biological Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #15. UofL is a public institution located in Louisville, Kentucky. The school has a large population, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UofL, the school also landed the #17 spot in our “Best Biology Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Louisville are $27,575, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#24 in overall quality

Florida International University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Biological Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #16. FIU is a public institution located in Miami, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 11 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

FIU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #24 on our “Best Biology Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at FIU are $24,211.

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#16

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
#6 in overall quality

University of Virginia - Main Campus landed the #16 spot on the 2022 Best Value Biological Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. Charlottesville, Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s biological sciences degrees to 10 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at University of Virginia, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best Biology Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Virginia - Main Campus are $32,394.

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#18

University of Mississippi

University, Mississippi
#23 in overall quality

University of Mississippi did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Biological Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #18. Located in University, Mississippi, this large public school awarded 7 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s biological sciences students in 2019-2020.

Ole Miss also made our “Best Biology Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #23. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Mississippi are $25,099, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#19

Auburn University

Auburn, Alabama
#7 in overall quality

With a ranking of #19, Auburn University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Biological Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. Auburn is a public institution located in Auburn, Alabama. The school has a large population, and it awarded 9 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Auburn did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #7 on our “Best Biology Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Auburn University are $31,956, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#12 in overall quality

Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus ranked #20 on this year’s Best Value Biological Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. Georgia Tech is a public institution located in Atlanta, Georgia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 7 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Georgia Tech did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #12 on our “Best Biology Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Georgia Tech are $31,334, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#18 in overall quality

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College ranked #21 on this year’s Best Value Biological Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 15 doctorate’s biological sciences degrees to qualified students.

Louisiana State University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #18 on our “Best Biology Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College are $29,970, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#22

Clark Atlanta University

Atlanta, Georgia

Clark Atlanta University landed the #22 spot on the 2022 Best Value Biological Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. Atlanta, Georgia is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s biological sciences degrees to 1 students in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at CAU are $15,464.

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#22

Georgia State University

Atlanta, Georgia

Georgia State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Biological Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #22. Georgia State University is a large school located in Atlanta, Georgia that handed out 20 doctorate’s biological sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Georgia State are $24,790, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#23

Florida Institute of Technology

Melbourne, Florida

Florida Institute of Technology landed the #23 spot on the 2022 Best Value Biological Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. Florida Tech is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Melbourne, Florida. It awarded 2 doctorate’s biological sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida Tech are $22,588, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#23

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
#15 in overall quality

With a ranking of #23, University of Kentucky did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Biological Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. UK is a large public school situated in Lexington, Kentucky. It awarded 4 doctorate’s biological sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UK, the school also landed the #15 spot in our “Best Biology Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Kentucky are $33,216.

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#24

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem, North Carolina
#8 in overall quality

Wake Forest University ranked #24 on this year’s Best Value Biological Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. Wake Forest University is located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 5 doctorate’s biological sciences degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree biological sciences students list, Wake Forest University has also earned the #8 rank in our “Best Biology Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Wake Forest University are $39,216, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Wake Forest University Biology Studies Report

#25

University of Miami

Coral Gables, Florida
#11 in overall quality

With a ranking of #25, University of Miami did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Biological Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. Coral Gables, Florida is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s biological sciences degrees to 3 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree biological sciences students list, U Miami has also earned the #11 rank in our “Best Biology Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at U Miami are $40,220, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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References

  • 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 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

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Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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