by our College Data Analytics TeamBiology Studies degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their biology studies programs.
College Factual analyzed 181 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best biology studies schools.
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These are the top schools for a associate’s degree in biology studies, based on student outcomes and program quality.
No school ranked higher than Mission College this year for biology studies. Located in the city of Santa Clara, Mission College is a large public university. There were roughly 105 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at Mission College in the most recent data year. Typical student debt for the program is $17,223. Read more about the biology studies program at Mission College
A rank of #2 makes San Diego Mesa College one of the top schools for biology studies. This very large public university is located in the city of San Diego. About 92% of students finish within six years. San Diego Mesa College awarded about 119 biology studies degrees in the most recent data year. Biology Studies graduates of San Diego Mesa College earn a median of $29,852 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $7,611 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in biology studies from San Diego Mesa College
A rank of #3 makes Long Beach City College one of the top schools for biology studies. Located in the city of Long Beach, Long Beach City College is a very large public university. About 248 biology studies degrees were awarded at Long Beach City College in the most recent year. Long Beach City College graduates carry a median of $6,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in biology studies from Long Beach City College
Utah Valley University came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best biology studies schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Orem. Utah Valley University graduates 40% of students within six years. About 182 biology studies degrees were awarded at Utah Valley University in the most recent year. Graduates of the biology studies program make about $38,427 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $19,200. Read more about the biology studies program at Utah Valley University
A rank of #5 makes Folsom Lake College one of the top schools for biology studies. Located in the city of Folsom, Folsom Lake College is a large public university. Folsom Lake College awarded about 22 biology studies degrees in the most recent data year. Read more about the biology studies program at Folsom Lake College
Diablo Valley College ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best biology studies schools. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Pleasant Hill. Diablo Valley College awarded about 103 biology studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, biology studies degree recipients from Diablo Valley College generally make around $27,813. Students borrow a median of $9,205 to complete this degree. Get the full biology studies details for Diablo Valley College
Reedley College ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best biology studies schools. Set in the town of Reedley, Reedley College is a large public institution. Reedley College awarded about 98 biology studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, biology studies degree recipients from Reedley College generally make around $30,520. Reedley College graduates carry a median of $6,500 in student loans. More information about a degree in biology studies from Reedley College
De Anza College earned the #8 position for biology studies this year. Set in the city of Cupertino, De Anza College is a very large public institution. De Anza College awarded about 38 biology studies degrees in the most recent data year. Typical student debt for the program is $7,271. Read more about the biology studies program at De Anza College
Foothill College landed the #9 spot for biology studies this year. Set in the suburb of Los Altos Hills, Foothill College is a very large public institution. Foothill College awarded about 25 biology studies degrees in the most recent data year. Biology Studies graduates of Foothill College earn a median of $94,152 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $11,595 to complete this degree. See the full biology studies program report for Foothill College
San Diego Miramar College earned the #10 position for biology studies this year. Located in the city of San Diego, San Diego Miramar College is a very large public university. San Diego Miramar College awarded about 146 biology studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the biology studies program make about $15,731 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $6,500 to complete this degree. Get the full biology studies details for San Diego Miramar College
Salt Lake Community College earned the #11 position for biology studies this year. Salt Lake Community College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Salt Lake City. There were roughly 30 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at Salt Lake Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the biology studies program make about $42,031 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $10,855 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in biology studies from Salt Lake Community College
College Of San Mateo placed #12 among the best biology studies schools. College Of San Mateo is a large public school located in the city of San Mateo. College Of San Mateo awarded about 28 biology studies degrees in the most recent data year. Typical student debt for the program is $12,831. See the full biology studies program report for College Of San Mateo
Northern Virginia Community College ranked #13 on our 2027 list of the best biology studies schools. Northern Virginia Community College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Annandale. Northern Virginia Community College awarded about 161 biology studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the biology studies program make about $40,126 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $14,413 to complete this degree. Get the full biology studies details for Northern Virginia Community College
Moorpark College came in at #14 for biology studies this year. Moorpark College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Moorpark. Moorpark College awarded about 42 biology studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, biology studies degree recipients from Moorpark College generally make around $105,599. Typical student debt for the program is $17,075. Get the full biology studies details for Moorpark College
Austin Community College District came in at #15 for biology studies this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Austin. Austin Community College District awarded about 65 biology studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, biology studies degree recipients from Austin Community College District generally make around $34,560. Typical student debt for the program is $13,375. Read more about the biology studies program at Austin Community College District
Napa Valley College came in at #16 for biology studies this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Napa. About 50 biology studies degrees were awarded at Napa Valley College in the most recent year. Read more about the biology studies program at Napa Valley College
Cascadia Community College placed #17 among the best biology studies schools. This mid-sized public university is located in the suburb of Bothell. About 47 biology studies degrees were awarded at Cascadia Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the biology studies program make about $27,352 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $7,000 to complete this degree. See the full biology studies program report for Cascadia Community College
Santa Rosa Junior College ranked #18 on our 2027 list of the best biology studies schools. Set in the city of Santa Rosa, Santa Rosa Junior College is a very large public institution. There were roughly 13 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at Santa Rosa Junior College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their biology studies degree from Santa Rosa Junior College earn around $80,047 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $14,692. See the full biology studies program report for Santa Rosa Junior College
Skyline College landed the #19 spot for biology studies this year. Skyline College is a large public school located in the suburb of San Bruno. About 36 biology studies degrees were awarded at Skyline College in the most recent year. See the full biology studies program report for Skyline College
San Diego City College placed #20 among the best biology studies schools. This very large public university is located in the city of San Diego. There were roughly 94 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at San Diego City College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the biology studies program make about $26,218 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $9,500. Read more about the biology studies program at San Diego City College
Fresno City College landed the #21 spot for biology studies this year. Set in the city of Fresno, Fresno City College is a very large public institution. There were roughly 310 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at Fresno City College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, biology studies degree recipients from Fresno City College generally make around $22,741. Students borrow a median of $6,625 to complete this degree. Read more about the biology studies program at Fresno City College
Chandler Gilbert Community College placed #22 among the best biology studies schools. Located in the city of Chandler, Chandler Gilbert Community College is a very large public university. About 22 biology studies degrees were awarded at Chandler Gilbert Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the biology studies program make about $46,943 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $10,447. More information about a degree in biology studies from Chandler Gilbert Community College
Santa Barbara City College placed #23 among the best biology studies schools. Set in the city of Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara City College is a large public institution. About 42 biology studies degrees were awarded at Santa Barbara City College in the most recent year. Students who receive their biology studies degree from Santa Barbara City College earn around $68,184 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,090. Get the full biology studies details for Santa Barbara City College
Ohlone Community College landed the #24 spot for biology studies this year. Located in the city of Fremont, Ohlone Community College is a large public university. There were roughly 13 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at Ohlone Community College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, biology studies degree recipients from Ohlone Community College generally make around $22,545. Typical student debt for the program is $5,500. See the full biology studies program report for Ohlone Community College
Orange Coast College earned the #25 position for biology studies this year. Set in the city of Costa Mesa, Orange Coast College is a very large public institution. There were roughly 41 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at Orange Coast College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, biology studies degree recipients from Orange Coast College generally make around $46,306. Orange Coast College graduates carry a median of $8,978 in student loans. See the full biology studies program report for Orange Coast College
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This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 181 schools evaluated.
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