General Biology degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
College Factual analyzed 301 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best general biology schools.
Our analysis ranked Medical University Of South Carolina the best school in the country for a degree in general biology. Located in the city of Charleston, Medical University Of South Carolina is a mid-sized public university. Medical University Of South Carolina awarded about 36 general biology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general biology degree from Medical University Of South Carolina earn around $89,719 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $29,043.
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Students looking for a strong general biology program will find one at Davidson College, which ranked #2. Located in the suburb of Davidson, Davidson College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Davidson College graduates 91% of students within six years. About 77 general biology degrees were awarded at Davidson College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general biology degree recipients from Davidson College generally make around $39,602. Typical student debt for the program is $19,000.
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Vanderbilt University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in general biology, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of Nashville, Vanderbilt University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Vanderbilt University graduates 94% of students within six years. There were roughly 39 general biology students who graduated with this degree at Vanderbilt University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general biology program make about $77,997 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $13,975.
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Students looking for a strong general biology program will find one at The University Of Tennessee Health Science Center, which ranked #4. Located in the city of Memphis, The University Of Tennessee Health Science Center is a mid-sized public university. About 20 general biology degrees were awarded at The University Of Tennessee Health Science Center in the most recent year. Students who receive their general biology degree from The University Of Tennessee Health Science Center earn around $86,386 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $25,679 to complete this degree.
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University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in general biology, landing the #5 spot this year. University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill is a very large public school located in the city of Chapel Hill. The six-year graduation rate is 91%. There were roughly 617 general biology students who graduated with this degree at University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general biology program make about $33,471 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $15,100 to complete this degree.
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Washington And Lee University ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best general biology schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Lexington. Roughly 94% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 19 general biology students who graduated with this degree at Washington And Lee University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general biology program make about $76,810 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $20,074 to complete this degree.
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University Of Richmond placed #7 among the best general biology schools. Set in the city of University of Richmond, University Of Richmond is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 85%. About 53 general biology degrees were awarded at University Of Richmond in the most recent year. Students who receive their general biology degree from University Of Richmond earn around $36,300 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $20,064 to complete this degree.
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Duke University placed #8 among the best general biology schools. Set in the city of Durham, Duke University is a large private not-for-profit institution. About 97% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 203 general biology students who graduated with this degree at Duke University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general biology degree recipients from Duke University generally make around $30,229. Students borrow a median of $12,500 to complete this degree.
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North Carolina State University At Raleigh placed #9 among the best general biology schools. Set in the city of Raleigh, North Carolina State University At Raleigh is a very large public institution. North Carolina State University At Raleigh graduates 85% of students within six years. North Carolina State University At Raleigh awarded about 425 general biology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general biology degree recipients from North Carolina State University At Raleigh generally make around $36,157. Typical student debt for the program is $21,500.
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High Point University earned the #10 position for general biology this year. High Point University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of High Point. High Point University graduates 72% of students within six years. About 43 general biology degrees were awarded at High Point University in the most recent year. Students who receive their general biology degree from High Point University earn around $113,352 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $23,785 to complete this degree.
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Clemson University ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best general biology schools. Clemson University is a very large public school located in the suburb of Clemson. About 87% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 407 general biology students who graduated with this degree at Clemson University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general biology degree recipients from Clemson University generally make around $45,741. Typical student debt for the program is $23,250.
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University Of Virginia Main Campus came in at #12 for general biology this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Charlottesville. University Of Virginia Main Campus graduates 96% of students within six years. There were roughly 268 general biology students who graduated with this degree at University Of Virginia Main Campus in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general biology degree recipients from University Of Virginia Main Campus generally make around $23,395. University Of Virginia Main Campus graduates carry a median of $19,500 in student loans.
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Belmont University earned the #13 position for general biology this year. Belmont University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Nashville. The six-year graduation rate is 70%. There were roughly 54 general biology students who graduated with this degree at Belmont University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general biology program make about $49,699 in their early career. Belmont University graduates carry a median of $23,447 in student loans.
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Samford University landed the #14 spot for general biology this year. Located in the suburb of Birmingham, Samford University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. About 77% of students finish within six years. About 16 general biology degrees were awarded at Samford University in the most recent year. Graduates of the general biology program make about $64,132 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,039.
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Auburn University came in at #15 for general biology this year. Located in the city of Auburn, Auburn University is a very large public university. Auburn University graduates 82% of students within six years. There were roughly 439 general biology students who graduated with this degree at Auburn University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general biology program make about $44,498 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,750.
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West Virginia School Of Osteopathic Medicine earned the #16 position for general biology this year. Located in the town of Lewisburg, West Virginia School Of Osteopathic Medicine is a small public university. There were roughly 24 general biology students who graduated with this degree at West Virginia School Of Osteopathic Medicine in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general biology degree from West Virginia School Of Osteopathic Medicine earn around $61,064 in the first couple years of their career.
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Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University came in at #17 for general biology this year. Set in the city of Blacksburg, Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University is a very large public institution. About 86% of students finish within six years. About 300 general biology degrees were awarded at Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general biology degree recipients from Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University generally make around $28,239. Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University graduates carry a median of $20,500 in student loans.
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George Mason University placed #18 among the best general biology schools. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Fairfax. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. George Mason University awarded about 365 general biology degrees in the most recent data year. General Biology graduates of George Mason University earn a median of $35,983 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $21,625 to complete this degree.
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University Of Florida earned the #19 position for general biology this year. Set in the city of Gainesville, University Of Florida is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 91%. University Of Florida awarded about 555 general biology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general biology program make about $24,713 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $16,536 to complete this degree.
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James Madison University ranked #20 on our 2027 list of the best general biology schools. Set in the city of Harrisonburg, James Madison University is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 80%. About 187 general biology degrees were awarded at James Madison University in the most recent year. Graduates of the general biology program make about $40,046 in their early career. James Madison University graduates carry a median of $23,000 in student loans.
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Wake Forest University landed the #21 spot for general biology this year. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Winston-Salem. Wake Forest University graduates 89% of students within six years. There were roughly 77 general biology students who graduated with this degree at Wake Forest University in the most recent data year. General Biology graduates of Wake Forest University earn a median of $37,438 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $22,612.
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Emory University placed #22 among the best general biology schools. Located in the city of Atlanta, Emory University is a large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 91% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 273 general biology students who graduated with this degree at Emory University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general biology degree recipients from Emory University generally make around $43,707. Emory University graduates carry a median of $19,500 in student loans.
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College Of William And Mary landed the #23 spot for general biology this year. Located in the suburb of Williamsburg, College Of William And Mary is a large public university. About 89% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 156 general biology students who graduated with this degree at College Of William And Mary in the most recent data year. General Biology graduates of College Of William And Mary earn a median of $29,851 early in their careers. College Of William And Mary graduates carry a median of $16,681 in student loans.
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Tulane University Of Louisiana placed #24 among the best general biology schools. Located in the city of New Orleans, Tulane University Of Louisiana is a large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. Tulane University Of Louisiana awarded about 77 general biology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general biology degree recipients from Tulane University Of Louisiana generally make around $53,507. Typical student debt for the program is $13,875.
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Rhodes College earned the #25 position for general biology this year. Located in the city of Memphis, Rhodes College is a small private not-for-profit university. Rhodes College graduates 84% of students within six years. About 64 general biology degrees were awarded at Rhodes College in the most recent year. General Biology graduates of Rhodes College earn a median of $28,901 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $23,465 to complete this degree.
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Rest of the Top 50 General Biology Schools
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s general biology ranking:
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 301 schools evaluated.
The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
