by our College Data Analytics Team
When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Schools Highly Focused on Biological Sciences Major” ranking.
Biology Studies is one of the most popular majors in the nation, ranking 6th of all the majors we analyze. In 2020-2021, 95,999 degrees were awarded to students with this major.
This year’s “Schools Highly Focused on Biological Sciences Major” ranking looked at 1,703 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in biology studies. The colleges and universities that top this list are recognized because their biology studies 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 Biological Sciences Major”.
Out of the 1,703 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Biological Sciences Major that were part of this year’s ranking, Irell & Manella Graduate School of Biological Sciences at City of Hope landed the #1 spot on the list. Irell and Manella Graduate School of Biological Sciences is a small school located in Duarte, California that handed out 13 ’s biological sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Bryn Athyn College of the New Church. The school came in at #2 for the Schools Highly Focused on Biological Sciences Major. Bryn Athyn College is a small school located in Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania that handed out 17 ’s biological sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
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.
Read full report on Biology Studies at Bryn Athyn College of the New Church
Out of the 1,703 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Biological Sciences Major that were part of this year’s ranking, Rust College landed the #3 spot on the list. Rust College is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Holly Springs, Mississippi. It awarded 25 ’s biological sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.
Out of the 1,703 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Biological Sciences Major that were part of this year’s ranking, Centenary College of Louisiana landed the #4 spot on the list. Centenary College of Louisiana is a private not-for-profit institution located in Shreveport, Louisiana. The school has a small population, and it awarded 37 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Xavier University of Louisiana. The school came in at #5 for the Schools Highly Focused on Biological Sciences Major. Located in New Orleans, Louisiana, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 120 diplomas to qualified ’s biological sciences students in 2020-2021.
Alice Lloyd College ranked #6 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Biological Sciences Major list. Alice Lloyd is a small school located in Pippa Passes, Kentucky that handed out 15 ’s biological sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
Harris - Stowe State University ranked #7 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Biological Sciences Major list. Harris - Stowe State University is located in Saint Louis, Missouri and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 40 ’s biological sciences degrees to qualified students.
Presbyterian College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Biological Sciences Major ranking. Presbyterian College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Clinton, South Carolina. The school has a small population, and it awarded 44 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
University of Puerto Rico - Cayey came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Biological Sciences Major ranking. UPR Cayey is a small public school situated in Cayey, . It awarded 99 ’s biological sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania landed the #10 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Biological Sciences Major ranking. Cheyney University of Pennsylvania is a public institution located in Cheyney, Pennsylvania. The school has a small population, and it awarded 19 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Full Cheyney University of Pennsylvania Biology Studies Report
With a ranking of #11, Fisk University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Biological Sciences Major list. Fisk is located in Nashville, Tennessee and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 20 ’s biological sciences degrees to qualified students.
Bennett College landed the #12 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Biological Sciences Major ranking. Greensboro, North Carolina is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s biological sciences degrees to 7 students in 2020-2021.
Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 7 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.
Inter American University of Puerto Rico - San German did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Biological Sciences Major ranking, coming in at #13. Inter American University of Puerto Rico - San German is a private not-for-profit institution located in San German, . The school has a small population, and it awarded 122 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.8% 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%.
Read full report on Biology Studies at Inter American University of Puerto Rico - San German
Alcorn State University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Biological Sciences Major ranking. This small school is located in Alcorn State, Mississippi, and it awarded 128 ’s biological sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
University of California - Merced did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Biological Sciences Major ranking, coming in at #15. UC Merced is a public institution located in Merced, California. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 360 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.8%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 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 full report on Biology Studies at University of California - Merced
Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Fajardo ranked #16 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Biological Sciences Major list. This small school is located in Fajardo, , and it awarded 47 ’s biological sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.0%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Read more about Biology Studies at Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Fajardo
Medgar Evers College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Biological Sciences Major ranking, coming in at #17. Medgar is a public institution located in Brooklyn, New York. The school has a small population, and it awarded 203 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Erskine College landed the #18 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Biological Sciences Major ranking. Erskine is a private not-for-profit institution located in Due West, South Carolina. The school has a small population, and it awarded 22 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Wofford College landed the #19 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Biological Sciences Major ranking. Located in Spartanburg, South Carolina, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 79 degrees to qualified ’s biological sciences students in 2020-2021.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 0.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 89%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
Welch College came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Biological Sciences Major ranking. Located in Gallatin, Tennessee, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 13 diplomas to qualified ’s biological sciences students in 2020-2021.
The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.
Philander Smith College landed the #21 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Biological Sciences Major ranking. Located in Little Rock, Arkansas, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 23 diplomas to qualified ’s biological sciences students in 2020-2021.
University of Pittsburgh - Greensburg landed the #22 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Biological Sciences Major ranking. Pitt Greensburg is a public institution located in Greensburg, Pennsylvania. The school has a small population, and it awarded 44 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.9%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
With a ranking of #23, Stillman College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Biological Sciences Major list. Stillman College is located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 19 ’s biological sciences degrees to qualified students.
York College landed the #24 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Biological Sciences Major ranking. York College is a private not-for-profit institution located in York, Nebraska. The school has a small population, and it awarded 13 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
University of Puerto Rico - Bayamon came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Biological Sciences Major ranking. Located in Bayamon, , this small public school handed out 75 diplomas to qualified ’s biological sciences students in 2020-2021.
Read more about Biology Studies at University of Puerto Rico - Bayamon
Not only did these schools make the top 50 list, but they also landed in the top 15% of this year’s ranking:
While not in the ‘top 50’, these schools make the top 15% of this year’s ranking:
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | Juniata College | Huntingdon, PA |
| 52 | Ottawa University - Surprise | Surprise, AZ |
| 53 | Oakwood University | Huntsville, AL |
| 54 | Louisburg College | Louisburg, NC |
| 55 | Carroll College | Helena, MT |
| 56 | St Mary’s College of Maryland | St. Mary’s City, MD |
| 57 | University of Portland | Portland, OR |
| 58 | Houghton College | Houghton, NY |
| 58 | Hampden - Sydney College | Hampden-Sydney, VA |
| 60 | Savannah State University | Savannah, GA |
| 61 | Virginia Union University | Richmond, VA |
| 62 | SUNY Geneseo | Geneseo, NY |
| 63 | University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff | Pine Bluff, AR |
| 64 | Emmanuel College Massachusetts | Boston, MA |
| 65 | University of Puerto Rico - Humacao | Humacao, PR |
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 241 | St. Francis College | Brooklyn Heights, NY |
| 242 | SUNY Oneonta | Oneonta, NY |
| 243 | Schreiner University | Kerrville, TX |
| 244 | Saint Xavier University | Chicago, IL |
| 245 | Bethel College - North Newton | North Newton, KS |
| 246 | Southwestern University | Georgetown, TX |
| 247 | Drew University | Madison, NJ |
| 248 | The College of Wooster | Wooster, OH |
| 249 | Kentucky Christian University | Grayson, KY |
| 250 | Louisiana Tech University | Ruston, LA |
| 251 | Ohio Dominican University | Columbus, OH |
| 252 | Stockton University | Galloway, NJ |
| 253 | Williams Baptist University | Walnut Ridge, AR |
| 254 | Felician University | Lodi, NJ |
| 255 | Trine University | Angola, IN |
| 256 | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | Chapel Hill, NC |
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