by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 3 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best General Biology Doctor's Degree Schools in District of Columbia ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 16 doctor's degrees in general biology to qualified students.
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The biology doctor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
The overall quality of a doctor's degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Doctor's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their doctor's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. That is, everyone wants their doctor's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
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 general biology students working on their doctor's degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best General Biology Doctor's Degree Schools in District of Columbia ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for general biology students seeking a a doctor's degree.
Georgetown University is a great option for individuals pursuing a doctor's degree in general biology. Located in the city of Washington, Georgetown is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in general biology from Georgetown University
It's hard to beat George Washington University if you wish to pursue a doctor's degree in general biology. GWU is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Washington.More information about a doctorate in general biology from George Washington University
Howard University is a good choice for students interested in a doctor's degree in general biology. Located in the large city of Washington, Howard is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a doctorate in general biology from Howard University
Explore all the Best General Biology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 176 | 75 |
| New York | 174 | 188 |
| Maryland | 119 | 37 |
| New Jersey | 115 | 18 |
| Delaware | 53 | 14 |
One of 14 majors within the Biological & Biomedical Sciences area of study, General Biology has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology Studies | 16 |
