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2023 Best Value Colleges for Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) (Income $0-$30k) in the Southeast Region

15 Ranked Colleges
1,164 Degrees Awarded
$14,900 Avg Net Price*
Best Value Biomedical Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Value Biomedical Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking - to help you make that decision.

In 2020-2021, 4,420 people earned their degree in biological and biomedical sciences (other), making the major the 148th most popular in the United States. In 2019-2020, biological and biomedical sciences (other) graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $33,869 and had an average of $22,288 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Southeast region, there were 1,164 biological and biomedical sciences (other) graduates with average earnings and debt of $38,051 and $27,000 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Biomedical Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking looked at 15 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in biological and biomedical sciences (other). This ranking identifies schools with high-quality biological and biomedical sciences (other) programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the biological and biomedical sciences (other) program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Biomedical Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Biomedical Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k.

Top 15 Best Value Colleges for Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) (Income $0-$30k) in the Southeast Region

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Vanderbilt University
Nashville, Tennessee

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Value Biomedical Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, Vanderbilt University landed the #1 spot on the list. This fairly large school is located in Nashville, Tennessee, and it awarded 16 ’s biomedical science degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our southeast region biomedical science students whose families make $0-$30k list, Vanderbilt has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Vanderbilt University is $3,176 for southeast region biomedical science students whose families make $0-$30k.

With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 96%. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 0.9%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) at Vanderbilt

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University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Value Biomedical Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Florida landed the #2 spot on the list. University of Florida is located in Gainesville, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 216 ’s biomedical science degrees to qualified students.

UF not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #2 on our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) Schools in the Southeast Region” list. The yearly cost to attend UF is $65 for southeast region biomedical science students whose families make $0-$30k.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 97%. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.7% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of South Florida - Main Campus. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Value Biomedical Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. This large school is located in Tampa, Florida, and it awarded 292 ’s biomedical science degrees in 2020-2021.

USF Tampa also made our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #6. The yearly cost to attend USF Tampa is $4,176 for Southeast Region Biomedical Science students whose families make $0-$30k.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 92%. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.3% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full University of South Florida - Main Campus Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) Report

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Out of the 15 schools in the Best Value Biomedical Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of Tennessee - Knoxville landed the #4 spot on the list. UT Knoxville is a large public school situated in Knoxville, Tennessee. It awarded 18 ’s biomedical science degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UT Knoxville, the school also landed the #5 spot in our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for UT Knoxville is $10,433 for southeast region biomedical science students whose families make $0-$30k.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.1%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 89%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Read full report on Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) at UT Knoxville

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Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, Virginia

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Value Biomedical Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, Virginia Tech landed the #5 spot on the list. Virginia Tech is a large school located in Blacksburg, Virginia that handed out 33 ’s biomedical science degrees in 2020-2021.

Virginia Tech did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) Schools in the Southeast Region” list. The estimated yearly cost for Virginia Tech is $11,934 for Southeast Region Biomedical Science students whose families make $0-$30k.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.2% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 93%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Full Virginia Tech Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) Report

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University of Mississippi
University, Mississippi

University of Mississippi landed the #6 spot on the 2023 Best Value Biomedical Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Located in University, Mississippi, this large public school handed out 84 degrees to qualified ’s biomedical science students in 2020-2021.

Ole Miss not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 on our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) Schools in the Southeast Region” list. The estimated yearly cost for University of Mississippi is $7,764 for Southeast Region Biomedical Science students whose families make $0-$30k.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 86%.

Full University of Mississippi Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) Report

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Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Middle Tennessee State University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Biomedical Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. This large school is located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, and it awarded 50 ’s biomedical science degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our southeast region biomedical science students whose families make $0-$30k list, Middle Tennessee State University has also earned the #10 rank in our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. It costs about $8,763 for Southeast Region Biomedical Science students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend Middle Tennessee State University.

Full Middle Tennessee State University Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) Report

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East Carolina University
Greenville, North Carolina

East Carolina University landed the #8 spot on the 2023 Best Value Biomedical Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. This large school is located in Greenville, North Carolina, and it awarded 6 ’s biomedical science degrees in 2020-2021.

ECU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #9 on our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) Schools in the Southeast Region” list. The estimated yearly cost for East Carolina University is $11,260 for Southeast Region Biomedical Science students whose families make $0-$30k.

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North Carolina Central University
Durham, North Carolina

North Carolina Central University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Biomedical Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. North Carolina Central University is a medium-sized school located in Durham, North Carolina that handed out 10 ’s biomedical science degrees in 2020-2021.

North Carolina Central University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #12 on our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) Schools in the Southeast Region” list. The yearly cost to attend North Carolina Central University is $12,249 for southeast region biomedical science students whose families make $0-$30k.

Full North Carolina Central University Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) Report

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University of South Alabama came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Biomedical Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Mobile, Alabama is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s biomedical science degrees to 7 students in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at USA, the school also landed the #14 spot in our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for USA is $12,906 for Southeast Region Biomedical Science students whose families make $0-$30k.

Full University of South Alabama Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) Report

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Barry University
Miami, Florida

Barry University landed the #11 spot on the 2023 Best Value Biomedical Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Barry University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Miami, Florida. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 130 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Barry University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #16 on our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) Schools in the Southeast Region” list. It costs about $18,027 for Southeast Region Biomedical Science students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend Barry University.

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Guilford College
Greensboro, North Carolina

Guilford College ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Biomedical Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Guilford College is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Greensboro, North Carolina. It awarded 10 ’s biomedical science degrees in 2020-2021.

Guilford did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #15 on our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) Schools in the Southeast Region” list. The estimated yearly cost for Guilford is $20,704 for Southeast Region Biomedical Science students whose families make $0-$30k.

Full Guilford College Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) Report

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Shenandoah University
Winchester, Virginia

Shenandoah University landed the #13 spot on the 2023 Best Value Biomedical Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Shenandoah University is located in Winchester, Virginia and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 13 ’s biomedical science degrees to qualified students.

Shenandoah also took the #11 spot in our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Shenandoah University is $27,173 for southeast region biomedical science students whose families make $0-$30k.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.6% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

Read more about Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) at Shenandoah University

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Liberty University
Lynchburg, Virginia

Liberty University did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Biomedical Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #14. Liberty University is a large school located in Lynchburg, Virginia that handed out 104 ’s biomedical science degrees in 2020-2021.

Liberty University also made our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #13. The yearly cost to attend Liberty University is $29,786 for Southeast Region Biomedical Science students whose families make $0-$30k.

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University of Miami
Coral Gables, Florida

University of Miami did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Biomedical Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #15. Located in Coral Gables, Florida, this fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 16 diplomas to qualified ’s biomedical science students in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at U Miami, the school also landed the #8 spot in our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. It costs about $44,463 for Southeast Region Biomedical Science students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend U Miami.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.9%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 91%.

Read more about Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) at University of Miami

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