by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 10 schools in the Plains States Region to determine which ones were the best for doctor's degree seekers in the field of general biology. Combined, these schools handed out 50 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. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
The overall quality of a doctor's degree school is important to ensure a quality 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.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their doctor's degree from the school. After all, your doctor's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
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 the Plains States Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in general biology.
Any student who is interested in a doctor's degree in general biology has to look into University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. Located in the city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in general biology from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
University of Iowa is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a doctor's degree in general biology. Iowa is a fairly large public university located in the city of Iowa City.More information about a doctorate in general biology from University of Iowa
Any student who is interested in a doctor's degree in general biology needs to check out University of Nebraska - Lincoln. UNL is a fairly large public university located in the city of Lincoln.More information about a doctorate in general biology from University of Nebraska - Lincoln
University of Missouri - Columbia is a wonderful choice for individuals interested in a doctor's degree in general biology. Mizzou is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Columbia.More information about a doctorate in general biology from University of Missouri - Columbia
Located in the small city of Grand Forks, UND is a public university with a large student population.More information about a doctorate in general biology from University of North Dakota
South Dakota State is a large public university located in the town of Brookings.More information about a doctorate in general biology from South Dakota State University
K -State is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Manhattan.More information about a doctorate in general biology from Kansas State University
Located in the city of Ames, Iowa State is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in general biology from Iowa State University
SLU is a large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Saint Louis.More information about a doctorate in general biology from Saint Louis University
Creighton is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the city of Omaha.More information about a doctorate in general biology from Creighton University
Explore the best general biology colleges for a specific state in the Plains States Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 122 | 13 |
| Minnesota | 120 | 4 |
| Iowa | 110 | 7 |
| Kansas | 97 | 10 |
| Nebraska | 70 | 11 |
| North Dakota | 68 | 4 |
| South Dakota | 45 | 1 |
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 | 43 |
| General Biomedical Sciences | 7 |
