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2024 Best Biology Studies Schools in the Southeast Region

203 Colleges in the Southeast Region
24,332 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded
Biology Studies is of the hottest degree programs in the United States, coming in as the #6 most popular major in the country. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

College Factual looked at 203 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Biology Studies Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 24,332 degrees in biology studies to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Biology Studies School

Best Biology Studies Schools in the Southeast Region The biological sciences program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Biology Studies rankings. We derive our Best Overall Biology Studies School rankings by rolling up our degree-level rankings after weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each school.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

Biology Studies Rankings by Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Biological Sciences
Bachelor's Degrees in Biological Sciences
Master's Degrees in Biological Sciences
Doctor's Degrees in Biological Sciences

The biological sciences school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Biology Studies Schools in the Southeast Region. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Biology Studies in the Southeast Region

If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the biological sciences degrees they offer, see the list below. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.

25 Top Southeast Region Schools in Biological Sciences

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Duke University
Durham, NC
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
6th Most Popular In NC
182 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

Duke University is a wonderful choice for students interested in a degree in biology studies. Duke is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Durham. A Best Colleges rank of #7 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Duke is a great university overall.

There were about 182 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at Duke in the most recent year we have data available.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In NC
612 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in biology studies. Located in the city of Chapel Hill, UNC Chapel Hill is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #43 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UNC Chapel Hill is a great university overall.

There were about 612 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at UNC Chapel Hill in the most recent data year.

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Emory University
Atlanta, GA
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In GA
208 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

Emory University is a wonderful decision for students interested in a degree in biology studies. Emory is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Atlanta. A Best Colleges rank of #28 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Emory is a great university overall.

There were roughly 208 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at Emory in the most recent year we have data available.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In VA
351 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

University of Virginia - Main Campus is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in biology studies. Located in the suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #33 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means University of Virginia is a great university overall.

There were about 351 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at University of Virginia in the most recent data year.

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Graduate Certificate Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In NC
399 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

Located in the large city of Raleigh, NC State is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #92 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means NC State is a great university overall.

There were about 399 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at NC State in the most recent data year.

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Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
14th Most Popular In TN
3.4% Growth in Graduates

Located in the city of Nashville, Vanderbilt is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #19 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Vanderbilt is a great university overall.

There were roughly 29 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at Vanderbilt in the most recent data year.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In SC
289 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

Located in the midsize city of Columbia, UofSC is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 2nd out of 44 colleges for overall quality in the state of South Carolina.

There were approximately 289 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at UofSC in the most recent year we have data available.

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Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In VA
319 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

Virginia Tech is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Blacksburg. A Best Colleges rank of #62 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Virginia Tech is a great school overall.

There were approximately 319 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at Virginia Tech in the most recent data year.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In VA
376 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

Located in the large suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 5th out of 63 colleges for overall quality in the state of Virginia.

There were approximately 376 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at GMU in the most recent data year.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
9th Most Popular In GA
99 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

Georgia Tech is a very large public school located in the large city of Atlanta. A Best Colleges rank of #24 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Georgia Tech is a great school overall.

There were roughly 99 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at Georgia Tech in the most recent data year.

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Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In FL
342 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

Florida State is a fairly large public university located in the medium-sized city of Tallahassee. This university ranks 3rd out of 77 colleges for overall quality in the state of Florida.

There were roughly 342 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at Florida State in the most recent data year.

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Clemson University
Clemson, SC
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In SC
430 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

Clemson is a fairly large public university located in the large suburb of Clemson. This university ranks 1st out of 44 colleges for overall quality in the state of South Carolina.

There were approximately 430 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at Clemson in the most recent data year.

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University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In FL
563 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

UF is a very large public university located in the medium-sized city of Gainesville. A Best Colleges rank of #58 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UF is a great university overall.

There were approximately 563 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at UF in the most recent data year.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In VA
426 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

VCU is a very large public university located in the city of Richmond. This university ranks 7th out of 63 schools for overall quality in the state of Virginia.

There were approximately 426 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at VCU in the most recent year we have data available.

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Auburn University
Auburn, AL
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
8th Most Popular In AL
69 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

Located in the city of Auburn, Auburn is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 3rd out of 40 schools for overall quality in the state of Alabama.

There were roughly 69 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at Auburn in the most recent data year.

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William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
8th Most Popular In VA
141 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

William & Mary is a moderately-sized public school located in the small suburb of Williamsburg. This school ranks 4th out of 63 schools for overall quality in the state of Virginia.

There were about 141 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at William & Mary in the most recent data year.

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Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, NC
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
9th Most Popular In NC
115 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

Located in the city of Winston-Salem, Wake Forest University is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population. This university ranks 4th out of 93 colleges for overall quality in the state of North Carolina.

There were roughly 115 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at Wake Forest University in the most recent data year.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In GA
557 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

UGA is a very large public university located in the medium-sized city of Athens. A Best Colleges rank of #72 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UGA is a great university overall.

There were roughly 557 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at UGA in the most recent year we have data available.

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University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
10th Most Popular In FL
92 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

U Miami is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Coral Gables. A Best Colleges rank of #91 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means U Miami is a great university overall.

There were approximately 92 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at U Miami in the most recent year we have data available.

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20
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
10th Most Popular In LA
46 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

Located in the large city of New Orleans, Tulane is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #78 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Tulane is a great university overall.

There were roughly 46 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at Tulane in the most recent data year.

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21
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In AL
163 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

UAB is a very large public university located in the medium-sized city of Birmingham. This university ranks 5th out of 40 schools for overall quality in the state of Alabama.

There were approximately 163 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at UAB in the most recent year we have data available.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In FL
591 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

Located in the large city of Tampa, USF Tampa is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 8th out of 77 colleges for overall quality in the state of Florida.

There were approximately 591 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at USF Tampa in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in biology studies from University of South Florida - Main Campus

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
16th Most Popular In VA
36 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

VMI is a small public school located in the distant town of Lexington. This school ranks 11th out of 63 schools for overall quality in the state of Virginia.

There were roughly 36 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at VMI in the most recent data year.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
6th Most Popular In FL
340 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

Located in the suburb of Orlando, UCF is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 7th out of 77 colleges for overall quality in the state of Florida.

There were roughly 340 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at UCF in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in biology studies from University of Central Florida

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In NC
226 Biological Sciences Degrees Awarded

Located in the small city of Greenville, ECU is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 7th out of 93 colleges for overall quality in the state of North Carolina.

There were about 226 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at ECU in the most recent data year.

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Rest of the Top Best Biology Studies Schools in the Southeast Region

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University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR
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James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA
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Honorable Mentions

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 Schools in the Southeast Region award.

Rank College Location
31 University of North Carolina at Charlotte Charlotte, NC
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

Best Biology Studies Colleges by State

Explore the best biology studies colleges for a specific state in the Southeast Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Florida 715 4,742
North Carolina 710 3,521
Georgia 690 3,359
Virginia 630 3,065
Tennessee 624 1,452
South Carolina 530 1,751
Kentucky 518 984
Mississippi 501 1,128
Alabama 500 1,399
Louisiana 489 1,496
Arkansas 466 881
West Virginia 410 510

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One of 1 majors within the General Biology area of study, Biology Studies has other similar majors worth exploring.

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