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2024 Best General Biology Schools in Kentucky

11 Colleges in Kentucky
1,146 Biology Degrees Awarded
$24,472 Avg Early-Career Salary
If you pursue a degree in general biology, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #5 most popular program in the country. This means there are lots of options to choose from when you decide to get your degree.

For its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 11 schools in Kentucky to determine which ones were the best for general biology students pursuing a degree. Combined, these schools handed out 1,146 degrees in general biology to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great General Biology School

Best General Biology Schools in Kentucky Your choice of general biology school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall General Biology School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

Pick Your General Biology Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in Biology
Master's Degrees in Biology
Doctor's Degrees in Biology

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best General Biology Schools in Kentucky ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.

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Best Schools for General Biology in Kentucky

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the biology degree levels they offer.

10 Top Kentucky Schools in Biology

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
252 Biology Degrees Awarded
$27,009 Median Starting Salary

Any student who is interested in general biology needs to take a look at University of Kentucky. UK is a very large public university located in the city of Lexington. A Best Colleges rank of #230 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UK is a great university overall.

There were about 252 general biology students who graduated with this degree at UK in the most recent year we have data available. General Biology degree recipients from University of Kentucky receive an earnings boost of about $2,536 over the typical income of general biology graduates.

More information about a degree in general biology from University of Kentucky

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
148 Biology Degrees Awarded
$24,359 Median Starting Salary

University of Louisville is a wonderful option for students interested in a degree in general biology. Located in the large city of Louisville, UofL is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #338 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UofL is a great university overall.

There were roughly 148 general biology students who graduated with this degree at UofL in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the biology program state that they receive average early career income of $24,359.

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Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
135 Biology Degrees Awarded
6.7% Growth in Graduates

Every student who is interested in general biology has to check out Western Kentucky University. Located in the city of Bowling Green, WKU is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 7th out of 38 schools for overall quality in the state of Kentucky.

There were roughly 135 general biology students who graduated with this degree at WKU in the most recent year we have data available. Graduates who receive their degree from the biology program make around $22,896 in the first couple years of working.

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Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
64 Biology Degrees Awarded
$31,157 Median Starting Salary

It's hard to beat Northern Kentucky University if you wish to pursue a degree in general biology. NKU is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of Highland Heights. This university ranks 6th out of 38 colleges for overall quality in the state of Kentucky.

There were about 64 general biology students who graduated with this degree at NKU in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the general biology major at Northern Kentucky University earn $6,685 above the standard college graduate in this field when they enter the workforce.

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Centre College
Danville, KY

Located in the town of Danville, Centre College of Kentucky is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #411 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Centre College of Kentucky is a great college overall.

There were about 30 general biology students who graduated with this degree at Centre College of Kentucky in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, biology degree recipients generally earn an average of $20,139 at the beginning of their careers.

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6
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
60 Biology Degrees Awarded
16.7% Growth in Graduates

Located in the remote town of Murray, Murray State is a public university with a medium-sized student population. This university ranks 9th out of 38 schools for overall quality in the state of Kentucky.

There were about 60 general biology students who graduated with this degree at Murray State in the most recent data year. Those general biology students who get their degree from Murray State University make $5,896 more than the standard biology student.

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7
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
99 Biology Degrees Awarded
$25,881 Median Starting Salary

Eastern is a large public university located in the distant town of Richmond. This university ranks 10th out of 38 schools for overall quality in the state of Kentucky.

There were about 99 general biology students who graduated with this degree at Eastern in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the biology program make about $25,881 in the first couple years of their career.

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Bellarmine University
Louisville, KY
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
32 Biology Degrees Awarded
3.1% Growth in Graduates

Bellarmine U is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Louisville. A Best Colleges rank of #682 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Bellarmine U is a great university overall.

There were about 32 general biology students who graduated with this degree at Bellarmine U in the most recent data year. Students who receive their degree from the biology program earn about $18,965 in the first couple years of working.

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9
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
74 Biology Degrees Awarded
9.5% Growth in Graduates

Located in the town of Morehead, Morehead State University is a public university with a moderately-sized student population. This university ranks 18th out of 38 schools for overall quality in the state of Kentucky.

There were approximately 74 general biology students who graduated with this degree at Morehead State University in the most recent year we have data available. Those general biology students who get their degree from Morehead State University earn $2,999 more than the average biology graduate.

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10
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
43 Biology Degrees Awarded
14.0% Growth in Graduates

Cumberlands is a large private not-for-profit university located in the remote town of Williamsburg. A Best Colleges rank of #434 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Cumberlands is a great university overall.

There were approximately 43 general biology students who graduated with this degree at Cumberlands in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduation, biology degree recipients typically make an average of $21,389 at the beginning of their careers.

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Best General Biology Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best General Biology Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Georgia 287 3,494
Florida 282 6,422
North Carolina 279 3,663
Virginia 274 3,356
Tennessee 269 1,542
South Carolina 248 1,775
Louisiana 242 1,529
Mississippi 234 1,380
Arkansas 234 891
Alabama 233 1,939
West Virginia 207 526

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General Biology is one of 14 different types of Biological & Biomedical Sciences programs to choose from.

Biology Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Biology Studies 990
General Biomedical Sciences 156

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 108
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 75
Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology 60
Biotechnology 46
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 31
Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology 23
Pharmacology & Toxicology 19
Zoology 17
Microbiological Sciences & Immunology 13
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 7

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