by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 201 schools in the Southeast Region to determine which ones were the best for bachelor's degree seekers in the field of biology studies. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 22,885 bachelor's degrees in biology studies during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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Your choice of biology studies for getting your bachelor's degree school matters. Important measures of a quality biological sciences program can vary widely even among the top schools. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
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 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 full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for biology studies students working on their bachelor'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 Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list to help you make the college decision.
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The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in biology studies. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.
It's difficult to beat Duke University if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in biology studies. Located in the large city of Durham, Duke is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in biology studies from Duke University
It is hard to beat University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in biology studies. UNC Chapel Hill is a very large public university located in the small city of Chapel Hill.More information about a bachelor’s in biology studies from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
It's difficult to beat Emory University if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in biology studies. Located in the large city of Atlanta, Emory is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in biology studies from Emory University
University of Virginia - Main Campus is one of the best schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in biology studies. University of Virginia is a very large public university located in the small suburb of Charlottesville.More information about a bachelor’s in biology studies from University of Virginia - Main Campus
NC State is a very large public university located in the city of Raleigh.More information about a bachelor’s in biology studies from North Carolina State University
UofSC is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Columbia.More information about a bachelor’s in biology studies from University of South Carolina - Columbia
GMU is a fairly large public university located in the large suburb of Fairfax.More information about a bachelor’s in biology studies from George Mason University
Located in the city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public school with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in biology studies from Virginia Tech
Located in the large city of Atlanta, Georgia Tech is a public school with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in biology studies from Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus
Located in the city of Tallahassee, Florida State is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in biology studies from Florida State University
Vanderbilt is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Nashville.More information about a bachelor’s in biology studies from Vanderbilt University
Located in the suburb of Clemson, Clemson is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in biology studies from Clemson University
Located in the medium-sized city of Richmond, VCU is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in biology studies from Virginia Commonwealth University
Located in the city of Gainesville, UF is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in biology studies from University of Florida
Auburn is a very large public university located in the city of Auburn.More information about a bachelor’s in biology studies from Auburn University
Located in the suburb of Williamsburg, William & Mary is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in biology studies from William & Mary
Wake Forest University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the city of Winston-Salem.More information about a bachelor’s in biology studies from Wake Forest University
Located in the midsize city of Athens, UGA is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in biology studies from University of Georgia
Located in the small city of Coral Gables, U Miami is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in biology studies from University of Miami
Located in the midsize city of Birmingham, UAB is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in biology studies from University of Alabama at Birmingham
Tulane is a large private not-for-profit university located in the city of New Orleans.More information about a bachelor’s in biology studies from Tulane University of Louisiana
USF Tampa is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Tampa.More information about a bachelor’s in biology studies from University of South Florida - Main Campus
Located in the distant town of Lexington, VMI is a public school with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in biology studies from Virginia Military Institute
UCF is a fairly large public university located in the large suburb of Orlando.More information about a bachelor’s in biology studies from University of Central Florida
ECU is a very large public university located in the small city of Greenville.More information about a bachelor’s in biology studies from East Carolina University
These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Biology Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 31 | University of Kentucky | Lexington, KY |
| 32 | Florida International University | Miami, FL |
| 33 | The University of Tennessee - Knoxville | Knoxville, TN |
| 34 | University of North Carolina at Wilmington | Wilmington, NC |
| 35 | Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College | Baton Rouge, LA |
| 36 | West Virginia University | Morgantown, WV |
| 37 | University of Louisville | Louisville, KY |
| 38 | Mississippi State University | Mississippi State, MS |
| 39 | University of Mississippi | University, MS |
| 40 | University of North Florida | Jacksonville, FL |
Explore the best biology studies schools for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 492 | 4,608 |
| Tennessee | 460 | 1,361 |
| North Carolina | 453 | 3,415 |
| Georgia | 453 | 3,115 |
| Virginia | 421 | 2,962 |
| South Carolina | 370 | 1,603 |
| Kentucky | 331 | 928 |
| Alabama | 320 | 1,296 |
| Louisiana | 306 | 1,375 |
| Arkansas | 294 | 851 |
| Mississippi | 275 | 901 |
| West Virginia | 223 | 470 |
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 | 2,308 |
