by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2024, College Factual analyzed 74 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Biology Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 5,622 bachelor's degrees in biology studies to qualified students.
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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. 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 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 colleges for biology studies students working on their bachelor's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Biology Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
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Below you'll see a list of 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.
Any student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in biology studies needs to look into University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. Located in the city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in biology studies from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
It's difficult to beat Washington University in St Louis if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in biology studies. Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, WUSTL is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in biology studies from Washington University in St Louis
Any student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in biology studies has to check out University of Iowa. Iowa is a fairly large public university located in the city of Iowa City.More information about a bachelor’s in biology studies from University of Iowa
It is difficult to beat Iowa State University if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in biology studies. Located in the city of Ames, Iowa State is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in biology studies from Iowa State University
Mizzou is a very large public university located in the midsize city of Columbia.More information about a bachelor’s in biology studies from University of Missouri - Columbia
Carleton is a small private not-for-profit college located in the distant town of Northfield.More information about a bachelor’s in biology studies from Carleton College
UNL is a very large public university located in the large city of Lincoln.More information about a bachelor’s in biology studies from University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Located in the town of Grinnell, Grinnell is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in biology studies from Grinnell College
South Dakota State is a fairly large public university located in the remote town of Brookings.More information about a bachelor’s in biology studies from South Dakota State University
Located in the small city of Cedar Falls, UNI is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in biology studies from University of Northern Iowa
St. Olaf is a small private not-for-profit college located in the distant town of Northfield.More information about a bachelor’s in biology studies from St Olaf College
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 Plains States Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Macalester College | Saint Paul, MN |
| 13 | University of North Dakota | Grand Forks, ND |
| 14 | University of Missouri - Kansas City | Kansas City, MO |
| 15 | University of Minnesota - Duluth | Duluth, MN |
| 16 | North Dakota State University - Main Campus | Fargo, ND |
| 17 | Creighton University | Omaha, NE |
| 18 | Saint Louis University | Saint Louis, MO |
Explore the best biology studies schools for a specific state in the Plains States Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 475 | 1,723 |
| Minnesota | 446 | 1,522 |
| Iowa | 403 | 707 |
| Kansas | 352 | 627 |
| Nebraska | 331 | 592 |
| North Dakota | 251 | 277 |
| South Dakota | 237 | 164 |
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 | 288 |
