by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 3 schools in District of Columbia to determine which ones were the best for general biology students pursuing a master's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 23 master's degrees in general biology to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
The biology master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality biology program can vary widely even among the top schools. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
The overall quality of a master's degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To take this into account we include a college's overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking which itself looks at a collection of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their master's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their master's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for general biology students working on their master's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best General Biology Master's Degree Schools in District of Columbia list, to help you choose the best school for you.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in general biology.
George Washington University is a good option for students interested in a master's degree in general biology. Located in the large city of Washington, GWU is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in general biology from George Washington University
American University is a good option for students pursuing a master's degree in general biology. Located in the large city of Washington, The American University is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in general biology from American University
Howard University is a good choice for students interested in a master's degree in general biology. Howard is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Washington.More information about a master’s in general biology from Howard University
Explore all the Best General Biology Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 261 | 665 |
| Pennsylvania | 248 | 329 |
| Maryland | 193 | 92 |
| New Jersey | 188 | 327 |
| Delaware | 109 | 13 |
One of 14 majors within the Biological & Biomedical Sciences area of study, General Biology has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biomedical Sciences | 13 |
| Biology Studies | 10 |
