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2027 Best Biology Studies Schools in Ohio

41 Colleges in the United States
2,599 Biology Studies Degrees Awarded
$36,853 Avg Early-Career Salary

Biology Studies programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 41 schools to find the best for biology studies students.

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Best Schools for Biology Studies in Ohio

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the biology studies degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Biology Studies

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Kenyon College
Gambier, OH

No school ranked higher than Kenyon College this year for biology studies. Set in the rural area of Gambier, Kenyon College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 82% of students complete a degree within six years here. Kenyon College awarded about 21 biology studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the biology studies program make about $37,976 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $18,114 to complete this degree. Read more about the biology studies program at Kenyon College

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Ohio State University Main Campus is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in biology studies, ranking #2. This very large public university is located in the city of Columbus. Ohio State University Main Campus graduates 88% of students within six years. Ohio State University Main Campus awarded about 460 biology studies degrees in the most recent data year. Biology Studies graduates of Ohio State University Main Campus earn a median of $32,356 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $23,362. See the full biology studies program report for Ohio State University Main Campus

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Miami University Oxford is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in biology studies, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the town of Oxford, Miami University Oxford is a very large public institution. Miami University Oxford graduates 80% of students within six years. Miami University Oxford awarded about 420 biology studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their biology studies degree from Miami University Oxford earn around $43,120 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $25,368 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in biology studies from Miami University Oxford

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University Of Cincinnati Main Campus is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in biology studies, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the city of Cincinnati, University Of Cincinnati Main Campus is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 74%. University Of Cincinnati Main Campus awarded about 177 biology studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their biology studies degree from University Of Cincinnati Main Campus earn around $34,092 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,766. More information about a degree in biology studies from University Of Cincinnati Main Campus

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University Of Dayton came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best biology studies schools. Located in the city of Dayton, University Of Dayton is a large private not-for-profit university. About 80% of students finish within six years. About 66 biology studies degrees were awarded at University Of Dayton in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, biology studies degree recipients from University Of Dayton generally make around $26,431. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the biology studies program at University Of Dayton

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Denison University
Granville, OH

Denison University placed #6 among the best biology studies schools. Located in the suburb of Granville, Denison University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. About 79% of students finish within six years. About 44 biology studies degrees were awarded at Denison University in the most recent year. Students who receive their biology studies degree from Denison University earn around $31,017 in the first couple years of their career. Denison University graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. Read more about the biology studies program at Denison University

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Youngstown State University came in at #7 for biology studies this year. This large public university is located in the city of Youngstown. About 50% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 97 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at Youngstown State University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their biology studies degree from Youngstown State University earn around $29,689 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $19,000. Read more about the biology studies program at Youngstown State University

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John Carroll University
University Heights, OH

John Carroll University ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best biology studies schools. Set in the suburb of University Heights, John Carroll University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 79% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 65 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at John Carroll University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their biology studies degree from John Carroll University earn around $44,308 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. Get the full biology studies details for John Carroll University

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The College Of Wooster earned the #9 position for biology studies this year. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Wooster. Roughly 74% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 33 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at The College Of Wooster in the most recent data year. Biology Studies graduates of The College Of Wooster earn a median of $32,462 early in their careers. The College Of Wooster graduates carry a median of $26,107 in student loans. Get the full biology studies details for The College Of Wooster

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Case Western Reserve University ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best biology studies schools. Located in the city of Cleveland, Case Western Reserve University is a large private not-for-profit university. About 87% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 129 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at Case Western Reserve University in the most recent data year. Biology Studies graduates of Case Western Reserve University earn a median of $26,254 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $23,666 to complete this degree. Get the full biology studies details for Case Western Reserve University

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University Of Toledo came in at #11 for biology studies this year. Located in the city of Toledo, University Of Toledo is a large public university. University Of Toledo graduates 58% of students within six years. University Of Toledo awarded about 124 biology studies degrees in the most recent data year. Biology Studies graduates of University Of Toledo earn a median of $42,319 early in their careers. University Of Toledo graduates carry a median of $19,557 in student loans. More information about a degree in biology studies from University Of Toledo

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Kent State University At Kent earned the #12 position for biology studies this year. Kent State University At Kent is a very large public school located in the suburb of Kent. The six-year graduation rate is 64%. There were roughly 104 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at Kent State University At Kent in the most recent data year. Students who receive their biology studies degree from Kent State University At Kent earn around $30,118 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the biology studies program at Kent State University At Kent

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University Of Mount Union came in at #13 for biology studies this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Alliance. The six-year graduation rate is 59%. About 34 biology studies degrees were awarded at University Of Mount Union in the most recent year. Students who receive their biology studies degree from University Of Mount Union earn around $33,433 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. See the full biology studies program report for University Of Mount Union

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Ashland University
Ashland, OH

Ashland University placed #14 among the best biology studies schools. Located in the town of Ashland, Ashland University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Ashland University graduates 60% of students within six years. Ashland University awarded about 24 biology studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, biology studies degree recipients from Ashland University generally make around $37,814. Ashland University graduates carry a median of $23,250 in student loans. Read more about the biology studies program at Ashland University

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Oberlin College
Oberlin, OH

Oberlin College landed the #15 spot for biology studies this year. Oberlin College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Oberlin. The six-year graduation rate is 81%. There were roughly 50 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at Oberlin College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their biology studies degree from Oberlin College earn around $22,684 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,250. See the full biology studies program report for Oberlin College

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Ohio Northern University placed #16 among the best biology studies schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Ada. Ohio Northern University graduates 72% of students within six years. About 26 biology studies degrees were awarded at Ohio Northern University in the most recent year. Graduates of the biology studies program make about $56,878 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $26,661 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in biology studies from Ohio Northern University

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Xavier University
Cincinnati, OH

Xavier University came in at #17 for biology studies this year. Set in the city of Cincinnati, Xavier University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 68% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 40 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at Xavier University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their biology studies degree from Xavier University earn around $55,045 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in biology studies from Xavier University

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Franciscan University Of Steubenville ranked #18 on our 2027 list of the best biology studies schools. Located in the city of Steubenville, Franciscan University Of Steubenville is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. Franciscan University Of Steubenville awarded about 16 biology studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, biology studies degree recipients from Franciscan University Of Steubenville generally make around $34,567. Typical student debt for the program is $24,500. Get the full biology studies details for Franciscan University Of Steubenville

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Wittenberg University
Springfield, OH

Wittenberg University landed the #19 spot for biology studies this year. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Springfield. Roughly 53% of students complete a degree within six years here. Wittenberg University awarded about 28 biology studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, biology studies degree recipients from Wittenberg University generally make around $38,072. Wittenberg University graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in biology studies from Wittenberg University

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Walsh University
North Canton, OH

Walsh University came in at #20 for biology studies this year. Located in the suburb of North Canton, Walsh University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Walsh University graduates 58% of students within six years. About 23 biology studies degrees were awarded at Walsh University in the most recent year. Biology Studies graduates of Walsh University earn a median of $31,250 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in biology studies from Walsh University

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Baldwin Wallace College came in at #21 for biology studies this year. Baldwin Wallace College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Berea. About 67% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 30 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at Baldwin Wallace College in the most recent data year. Biology Studies graduates of Baldwin Wallace College earn a median of $30,986 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the biology studies program at Baldwin Wallace College

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University Of Akron Main Campus came in at #22 for biology studies this year. Located in the city of Akron, University Of Akron Main Campus is a large public university. Roughly 52% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Akron Main Campus awarded about 35 biology studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their biology studies degree from University Of Akron Main Campus earn around $32,050 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Akron Main Campus graduates carry a median of $21,750 in student loans. Read more about the biology studies program at University Of Akron Main Campus

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Bowling Green State University Main Campus placed #23 among the best biology studies schools. Set in the town of Bowling Green, Bowling Green State University Main Campus is a very large public institution. About 61% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 121 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at Bowling Green State University Main Campus in the most recent data year. Students who receive their biology studies degree from Bowling Green State University Main Campus earn around $33,772 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,000. Get the full biology studies details for Bowling Green State University Main Campus

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Wright State University Main Campus ranked #24 on our 2027 list of the best biology studies schools. Located in the suburb of Dayton, Wright State University Main Campus is a large public university. Wright State University Main Campus graduates 42% of students within six years. About 54 biology studies degrees were awarded at Wright State University Main Campus in the most recent year. Biology Studies graduates of Wright State University Main Campus earn a median of $28,368 early in their careers. Wright State University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $25,448 in student loans. More information about a degree in biology studies from Wright State University Main Campus

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Capital University
Columbus, OH

Capital University ranked #25 on our 2027 list of the best biology studies schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Columbus. About 60% of students finish within six years. Capital University awarded about 16 biology studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their biology studies degree from Capital University earn around $36,709 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in biology studies from Capital University

Rest of the Top 41 Biology Studies Schools

These schools rounded out the top of this year’s biology studies ranking:

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Otterbein University
Westerville, OH
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Lake Erie College
Painesville, OH
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Muskingum University
New Concord, OH
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Central State University
Wilberforce, OH

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 41 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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