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2022 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k

15 Ranked Colleges
570 Degrees Awarded
$24,400 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. College Factual has developed its “Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

In 2019-2020, 169,876 biological and biomedical sciences students received their degree, making the major the 9th most popular in the country. In 2017-2018, biological and biomedical sciences graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $30,082 and had an average of $24,534 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Plains States region, there were 10,881 biological and biomedical sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $29,932 and $23,535 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 570 biological and biomedical sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $72,701 and $106,703 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking looked at 15 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in biological and biomedical sciences. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great biological and biomedical sciences programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the biological and biomedical sciences program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k.

Top 15 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Income $30-$48k) in the Plains States Region

#1

Washington University in St Louis

Saint Louis, Missouri
#2 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Washington University in St Louis. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k. WUSTL is located in Saint Louis, Missouri and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 97 doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at WUSTL, the school also landed the #2 spot in our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at WUSTL are $56,562, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#2

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Minneapolis, Minnesota
#1 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k. Located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, this large public school awarded 96 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences students in 2019-2020.

UMN Twin Cities not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #1 on our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UMN Twin Cities are $28,845, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UMN Twin Cities Biological & Biomedical Sciences Report

#3

University of Missouri - St Louis

Saint Louis, Missouri
#15 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Missouri - St Louis. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. UMSL is located in Saint Louis, Missouri and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 6 doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UMSL, the school also landed the #15 spot in our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UMSL are $30,154, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#5 in overall quality

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, North Dakota State University - Main Campus landed the #4 spot on the list. Fargo, North Dakota is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees to 22 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our plains states region doctor’s degree biological & biomedical sciences students whose families make $30-$48k list, North Dakota State University has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at North Dakota State University - Main Campus are $11,589.

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#6 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Iowa State University. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k. Located in Ames, Iowa, this large public school handed out 56 degrees to qualified doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences students in 2019-2020.

Iowa State also made our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list, coming in at #6. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Iowa State are $25,948.

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#9 in overall quality

University of Nebraska - Lincoln ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. University of Nebraska - Lincoln is a large public school situated in Lincoln, Nebraska. It awarded 13 doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

UNL not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #9 on our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Nebraska - Lincoln are $19,513, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#14 in overall quality

University of Missouri - Columbia came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Columbia, Missouri is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees to 29 students in 2019-2020.

Mizzou not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #14 on our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Missouri - Columbia are $27,193, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#8

University of North Dakota

Grand Forks, North Dakota
#10 in overall quality

University of North Dakota landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. University of North Dakota is a fairly large public school situated in Grand Forks, North Dakota. It awarded 13 doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

UND not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #10 on our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Dakota are $18,326, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#9

Kansas State University

Manhattan, Kansas
#11 in overall quality

Kansas State University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Located in Manhattan, Kansas, this large public school awarded 25 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences students in 2019-2020.

K -State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #11 on our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Kansas State University are $24,115, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#10

University of Iowa

Iowa City, Iowa
#4 in overall quality

University of Iowa ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Iowa is a large public school situated in Iowa City, Iowa. It awarded 50 doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our plains states region doctor’s degree biological & biomedical sciences students whose families make $30-$48k list, Iowa has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Iowa are $27,613.

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#11

South Dakota State University

Brookings, South Dakota
#12 in overall quality

South Dakota State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #11. Brookings, South Dakota is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees to 14 students in 2019-2020.

South Dakota State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #12 on our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at South Dakota State University are $16,743.

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#12

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis, Missouri
#7 in overall quality

Saint Louis University landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Saint Louis University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Saint Louis, Missouri. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 19 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at SLU, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Saint Louis University are $22,074.

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#13

University of Kansas

Lawrence, Kansas
#8 in overall quality

University of Kansas did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #13. KU is a large school located in Lawrence, Kansas that handed out 41 doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at KU, the school also landed the #8 spot in our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at KU are $25,007.

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#14

University of South Dakota

Vermillion, South Dakota
#16 in overall quality

University of South Dakota did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #14. University of South Dakota is a medium-sized school located in Vermillion, South Dakota that handed out 3 doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

USD also took the #16 spot in our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at USD are $12,637.

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#15

Creighton University

Omaha, Nebraska
#13 in overall quality

Creighton University landed the #15 spot on the 2022 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Located in Omaha, Nebraska, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school handed out 8 degrees to qualified doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences students in 2019-2020.

Creighton also made our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list, coming in at #13. Average graduate tuition and fees at Creighton University are $18,528, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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Notes and References

References

  • 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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