2027 Best General Biology Schools in the The Plains States Region
General Biology programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 118 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for general biology students pursuing a degree.
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Best Schools for General Biology in the The Plains States Region
If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the general biology degrees they offer, see the list below.
Top Schools in General Biology
Leading the list is University Of Minnesota Twin Cities, our #1 school for general biology. Set in the city of Minneapolis, University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a very large public institution. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities graduates 85% of students within six years. There were roughly 318 general biology students who graduated with this degree at University Of Minnesota Twin Cities in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general biology degree from University Of Minnesota Twin Cities earn around $36,136 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities graduates carry a median of $21,218 in student loans.
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A rank of #2 makes Washington University In St Louis one of the top schools for general biology. Located in the suburb of St. Louis, Washington University In St Louis is a large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 94% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 111 general biology degrees were awarded at Washington University In St Louis in the most recent year. Graduates of the general biology program make about $41,084 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $13,500 to complete this degree.
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Grinnell College came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best general biology schools. Grinnell College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Grinnell. Grinnell College graduates 88% of students within six years. Grinnell College awarded about 36 general biology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general biology program make about $37,170 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $17,500 to complete this degree.
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Students looking for a strong general biology program will find one at University Of Missouri Kansas City, which ranked #4. Set in the city of Kansas City, University Of Missouri Kansas City is a large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 54%. University Of Missouri Kansas City awarded about 191 general biology degrees in the most recent data year. General Biology graduates of University Of Missouri Kansas City earn a median of $40,483 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $21,500.
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St Olaf College came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best general biology schools. Set in the town of Northfield, St Olaf College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. St Olaf College graduates 84% of students within six years. St Olaf College awarded about 70 general biology degrees in the most recent data year. General Biology graduates of St Olaf College earn a median of $36,429 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $24,500.
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Saint Marys University Of Minnesota placed #6 among the best general biology schools. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Winona. The six-year graduation rate is 66%. About 16 general biology degrees were awarded at Saint Marys University Of Minnesota in the most recent year. Graduates of the general biology program make about $69,785 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,081.
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University Of Mary came in at #7 for general biology this year. Located in the rural area of Bismarck, University Of Mary is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 67%. About 17 general biology degrees were awarded at University Of Mary in the most recent year. Students who receive their general biology degree from University Of Mary earn around $65,565 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,983.
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University Of Missouri Columbia ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best general biology schools. Set in the city of Columbia, University Of Missouri Columbia is a very large public institution. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Missouri Columbia awarded about 278 general biology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general biology program make about $46,272 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,188.
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University Of Northern Iowa came in at #9 for general biology this year. Set in the city of Cedar Falls, University Of Northern Iowa is a large public institution. About 68% of students finish within six years. About 73 general biology degrees were awarded at University Of Northern Iowa in the most recent year. Graduates of the general biology program make about $36,286 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $21,500 to complete this degree.
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University Of Kansas placed #10 among the best general biology schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Lawrence. About 69% of students finish within six years. University Of Kansas awarded about 32 general biology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general biology program make about $36,131 in their early career. University Of Kansas graduates carry a median of $22,000 in student loans.
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University Of Minnesota Duluth earned the #11 position for general biology this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Duluth. University Of Minnesota Duluth graduates 65% of students within six years. There were roughly 129 general biology students who graduated with this degree at University Of Minnesota Duluth in the most recent data year. General Biology graduates of University Of Minnesota Duluth earn a median of $31,891 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $24,684 to complete this degree.
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University Of St Thomas Minnesota came in at #12 for general biology this year. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Saint Paul. University Of St Thomas Minnesota graduates 77% of students within six years. There were roughly 77 general biology students who graduated with this degree at University Of St Thomas Minnesota in the most recent data year. General Biology graduates of University Of St Thomas Minnesota earn a median of $36,072 early in their careers. University Of St Thomas Minnesota graduates carry a median of $25,970 in student loans.
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Carleton College came in at #13 for general biology this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Northfield. About 90% of students finish within six years. About 56 general biology degrees were awarded at Carleton College in the most recent year. General Biology graduates of Carleton College earn a median of $30,726 early in their careers. Carleton College graduates carry a median of $17,929 in student loans.
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Winona State University earned the #14 position for general biology this year. Winona State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Winona. Winona State University graduates 56% of students within six years. About 46 general biology degrees were awarded at Winona State University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general biology degree recipients from Winona State University generally make around $38,666. Students borrow a median of $22,665 to complete this degree.
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Northwestern College Iowa earned the #15 position for general biology this year. Set in the town of Orange City, Northwestern College Iowa is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 66% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 25 general biology students who graduated with this degree at Northwestern College Iowa in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general biology degree from Northwestern College Iowa earn around $54,845 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,415.
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University Of Minnesota Morris landed the #16 spot for general biology this year. University Of Minnesota Morris is a small public school located in the town of Morris. About 62% of students finish within six years. University Of Minnesota Morris awarded about 28 general biology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general biology program make about $40,415 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $18,500 to complete this degree.
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Saint Louis University Main Campus placed #17 among the best general biology schools. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Saint Louis. The six-year graduation rate is 80%. About 92 general biology degrees were awarded at Saint Louis University Main Campus in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general biology degree recipients from Saint Louis University Main Campus generally make around $34,620. Saint Louis University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans.
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Truman State University came in at #18 for general biology this year. Truman State University is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Kirksville. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 45 general biology students who graduated with this degree at Truman State University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general biology degree recipients from Truman State University generally make around $31,435. Students borrow a median of $20,305 to complete this degree.
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University Of Nebraska Lincoln ranked #19 on our 2027 list of the best general biology schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Lincoln. The six-year graduation rate is 67%. University Of Nebraska Lincoln awarded about 169 general biology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general biology program make about $24,063 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $25,342 to complete this degree.
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Kansas State University earned the #20 position for general biology this year. Set in the city of Manhattan, Kansas State University is a very large public institution. Kansas State University graduates 71% of students within six years. There were roughly 98 general biology students who graduated with this degree at Kansas State University in the most recent data year. General Biology graduates of Kansas State University earn a median of $27,301 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $21,500.
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University Of Iowa placed #21 among the best general biology schools. Set in the city of Iowa City, University Of Iowa is a very large public institution. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 130 general biology students who graduated with this degree at University Of Iowa in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general biology degree from University Of Iowa earn around $34,813 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Iowa graduates carry a median of $25,512 in student loans.
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Saint Cloud State University placed #22 among the best general biology schools. Located in the city of Saint Cloud, Saint Cloud State University is a large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 39%. There were roughly 64 general biology students who graduated with this degree at Saint Cloud State University in the most recent data year. General Biology graduates of Saint Cloud State University earn a median of $44,166 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $24,450.
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Augustana College South Dakota came in at #23 for general biology this year. Located in the city of Sioux Falls, Augustana College South Dakota is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 73% of students complete a degree within six years here. Augustana College South Dakota awarded about 55 general biology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general biology degree from Augustana College South Dakota earn around $50,088 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete this degree.
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Iowa State University placed #24 among the best general biology schools. Located in the city of Ames, Iowa State University is a very large public university. Iowa State University graduates 75% of students within six years. Iowa State University awarded about 196 general biology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general biology program make about $30,702 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $24,614 to complete this degree.
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University Of Nebraska At Omaha landed the #25 spot for general biology this year. Located in the city of Omaha, University Of Nebraska At Omaha is a large public university. Roughly 49% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Nebraska At Omaha awarded about 116 general biology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general biology program make about $35,831 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $21,250 to complete this degree.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled 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 · 118 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.