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
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
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.
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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
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
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.
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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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