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2027 Best Biology Studies Schools in District of Columbia

6 Colleges in the United States
444 Biology Studies Degrees Awarded
$40,295 Avg Early-Career Salary

Biology Studies is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their biology studies programs.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 6 schools to find the best for biology studies students.

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Best Schools for Biology Studies in District of Columbia

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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Georgetown University
Washington, DC

No school ranked higher than Georgetown University this year for biology studies. Set in the city of Washington, Georgetown University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 95% of students complete a degree within six years here. Georgetown University awarded about 46 biology studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their biology studies degree from Georgetown University earn around $37,196 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $17,500 to complete this degree. See the full biology studies program report for Georgetown University

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A rank of #2 makes George Washington University one of the top schools for biology studies. Located in the city of Washington, George Washington University is a very large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. George Washington University awarded about 91 biology studies degrees in the most recent data year. Biology Studies graduates of George Washington University earn a median of $32,354 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $24,816 to complete this degree. Get the full biology studies details for George Washington University

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Catholic University Of America is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in biology studies, landing the #3 spot this year. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Washington. About 80% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 11 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at Catholic University Of America in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, biology studies degree recipients from Catholic University Of America generally make around $65,120. Typical student debt for the program is $25,771. Get the full biology studies details for Catholic University Of America

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American University
Washington, DC

American University came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best biology studies schools. American University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Washington. Roughly 76% of students complete a degree within six years here. American University awarded about 55 biology studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the biology studies program make about $33,917 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $19,866. See the full biology studies program report for American University

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Howard University
Washington, DC

Students looking for a strong biology studies program will find one at Howard University, which ranked #5. Howard University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Washington. Howard University graduates 70% of students within six years. Howard University awarded about 231 biology studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their biology studies degree from Howard University earn around $28,696 in the first couple years of their career. Howard University graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in biology studies from Howard University

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Gallaudet University
Washington, DC

Gallaudet University earned the #6 position for biology studies this year. Gallaudet University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Washington. The six-year graduation rate is 47%. About 10 biology studies degrees were awarded at Gallaudet University in the most recent year. Graduates of the biology studies program make about $44,489 in their early career. Gallaudet University graduates carry a median of $24,123 in student loans. Get the full biology studies details for Gallaudet University

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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 · 6 schools evaluated.

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