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2023 Best Value Colleges for Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Income $30-$48k) in the Southeast Region

189 Ranked Colleges
41,349 Degrees Awarded
$6,900 Avg Net Price*
Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking is part of that endeavor.

Biological & Biomedical Sciences is one of the most popular majors in the nation, ranking 9th of all the majors we analyze. In 2020-2021, 177,778 degrees were awarded to students with this major. In 2019-2020, biological and biomedical sciences graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $30,469 and had an average of $23,170 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Southeast region, there were 41,349 biological and biomedical sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $26,993 and $24,180 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking looked at 189 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in biological and biomedical sciences. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality biological and biomedical sciences programs that also have a lower cost than 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. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k

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

Top 25 Best Value Colleges for Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Income $30-$48k) in the Southeast Region

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Duke University
Durham, North Carolina

Out of the 189 schools in the Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, Duke University landed the #1 spot on the list. Located in Durham, North Carolina, this fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 515 degrees to qualified ’s biological and biomedical sciences students in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Duke, the school also landed the #1 spot in our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Duke is $-927 for Southeast Region Biological & Biomedical Sciences students whose families make $30-$48k. When an average net price is negative, it usually means that the student will receive more financial aid than it costs to attend the school.

The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 0.3%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 97%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Read more about Biological & Biomedical Sciences at Duke University

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Vanderbilt University
Nashville, Tennessee

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Vanderbilt University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Vanderbilt is a private not-for-profit institution located in Nashville, Tennessee. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 334 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Vanderbilt, the school also landed the #3 spot in our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Vanderbilt University is $4,652 for Southeast Region Biological & Biomedical Sciences students whose families make $30-$48k.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 0.9% 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 8 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. With a freshman retention rate of 96%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Read more about Biological & Biomedical Sciences at Vanderbilt

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k. This large school is located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and it awarded 881 ’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

UNC Chapel Hill did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #2 on our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region” list. It costs about $5,729 for Southeast Region Biological & Biomedical Sciences students whose families make $30-$48k per year to attend University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 95%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.4% 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 UNC Chapel Hill Biological & Biomedical Sciences Report

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University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Florida. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k. University of Florida is a large school located in Gainesville, Florida that handed out 1,613 ’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

UF did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #9 on our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region” list. The estimated yearly cost for University of Florida is $2,857 for southeast region biological & biomedical sciences students whose families make $30-$48k.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 97%.

Full UF Biological & Biomedical Sciences Report

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Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, North Carolina

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Wake Forest University. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k. Wake Forest University is located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 213 ’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees to qualified students.

Wake Forest University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #6 on our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region” list. The yearly cost to attend Wake Forest University is $5,612 for southeast region biological & biomedical sciences students whose families make $30-$48k.

With a freshman retention rate of 95%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 0.6%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Biological & Biomedical Sciences at Wake Forest University

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William & Mary
Williamsburg, Virginia

With a ranking of #6, William & Mary did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. This medium-sized school is located in Williamsburg, Virginia, and it awarded 246 ’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

William & Mary did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #14 on our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region” list. It costs about $7,507 for southeast region biological & biomedical sciences students whose families make $30-$48k per year to attend William & Mary.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 93%. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 0.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Biological & Biomedical Sciences at William & Mary

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University of South Florida - Main Campus ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. USF Tampa is located in Tampa, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 1,693 ’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees to qualified students.

USF Tampa did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #22 on our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region” list. It costs about $5,632 for southeast region biological & biomedical sciences students whose families make $30-$48k per year to attend USF Tampa.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.3%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 92%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Full USF Tampa Biological & Biomedical Sciences Report

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Emory University
Atlanta, Georgia

With a ranking of #8, Emory University did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Located in Atlanta, Georgia, this fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 650 degrees to qualified ’s biological and biomedical sciences students in 2020-2021.

Emory also took the #5 spot in our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Emory University is $8,976 for southeast region biological & biomedical sciences students whose families make $30-$48k.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 93%. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.4%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Biological & Biomedical Sciences at Emory

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Florida State University
Tallahassee, Florida

Florida State University did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #9. Florida State is a public institution located in Tallahassee, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 656 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Florida State also made our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #24. It costs about $7,349 for southeast region biological & biomedical sciences students whose families make $30-$48k per year to attend Florida State.

With a freshman retention rate of 95%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.8% 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%.

Read more about Biological & Biomedical Sciences at Florida State

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Virginia Military Institute
Lexington, Virginia

Virginia Military Institute landed the #10 spot on the 2023 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. VMI is a small public school situated in Lexington, Virginia. It awarded 36 ’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on this list, VMI is in the top on our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region” list. It’s in the top [COLLEGE_QUALITY_PECTENTILE_ALL_LEVES]% of all schools in this category. The estimated yearly cost for VMI is $12,429 for southeast region biological & biomedical sciences students whose families make $30-$48k.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Biological & Biomedical Sciences at VMI

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University of Central Florida came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Orlando, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees to 939 students in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UCF, the school also landed the #21 spot in our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for University of Central Florida is $6,256 for Southeast Region Biological & Biomedical Sciences students whose families make $30-$48k.

With a freshman retention rate of 92%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.7% 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%.

Full UCF Biological & Biomedical Sciences Report

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Elizabeth City State University
Elizabeth City, North Carolina

With a ranking of #12, Elizabeth City State University did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Located in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, this small public school handed out 26 diplomas to qualified ’s biological and biomedical sciences students in 2020-2021.

It costs about $2,407 for southeast region biological & biomedical sciences students whose families make $30-$48k per year to attend Elizabeth City State University.

Read full report on Biological & Biomedical Sciences at ECSU

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North Carolina State University
Raleigh, North Carolina

North Carolina State University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. North Carolina State University is located in Raleigh, North Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 929 ’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees to qualified students.

NC State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #8 on our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region” list. The estimated yearly cost for NC State is $9,448 for Southeast Region Biological & Biomedical Sciences students whose families make $30-$48k.

With a freshman retention rate of 94%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.0% 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%.

Read full report on Biological & Biomedical Sciences at North Carolina State University

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University of Virginia - Main Campus
Charlottesville, Virginia

University of Virginia - Main Campus ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Charlottesville, Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees to 381 students in 2020-2021.

University of Virginia also took the #4 spot in our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. It costs about $10,063 for southeast region biological & biomedical sciences students whose families make $30-$48k per year to attend University of Virginia.

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 0.7% 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%.

Read full report on Biological & Biomedical Sciences at University of Virginia

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Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, Florida

Florida Atlantic University ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. FAU is a large school located in Boca Raton, Florida that handed out 567 ’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on this list, FAU is in the top on our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region” list. It’s in the top [COLLEGE_QUALITY_PECTENTILE_ALL_LEVES]% of all schools in this category. It costs about $8,262 for Southeast Region Biological & Biomedical Sciences students whose families make $30-$48k per year to attend FAU.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.4% 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 FAU Biological & Biomedical Sciences Report

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Florida International University landed the #16 spot on the 2023 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. This large school is located in Miami, Florida, and it awarded 1,016 ’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

On top of its placing in this ranking, FIU also did well on our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region” list. It’s in the top [COLLEGE_QUALITY_PECTENTILE_ALL_LEVES]% of all schools in this category. It costs about $4,882 for Southeast Region Biological & Biomedical Sciences students whose families make $30-$48k per year to attend FIU.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 91%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.4% 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%.

Read full report on Biological & Biomedical Sciences at FIU

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The University of West Florida ranked #17 on this year’s Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Pensacola, Florida is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees to 181 students in 2020-2021.

It costs about $3,827 for Southeast Region Biological & Biomedical Sciences students whose families make $30-$48k per year to attend The University of West Florida.

Full UWF Biological & Biomedical Sciences Report

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University of Georgia
Athens, Georgia

University of Georgia landed the #18 spot on the 2023 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. University of Georgia is a public institution located in Athens, Georgia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 982 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

UGA not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #13 on our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region” list. It costs about $10,688 for Southeast Region Biological & Biomedical Sciences students whose families make $30-$48k per year to attend University of Georgia.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.9% 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%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 94%.

Full University of Georgia Biological & Biomedical Sciences Report

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University of North Florida
Jacksonville, Florida

University of North Florida ranked #19 on this year’s Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Jacksonville, Florida is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees to 182 students in 2020-2021.

The yearly cost to attend University of North Florida is $6,074 for southeast region biological & biomedical sciences students whose families make $30-$48k.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.4%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Biological & Biomedical Sciences at UNF

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Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #20. Georgia Tech is located in Atlanta, Georgia and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 273 ’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southeast region biological & biomedical sciences students whose families make $30-$48k list, Georgia Tech has also earned the #16 rank in our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus is $11,712 for southeast region biological & biomedical sciences students whose families make $30-$48k.

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 0.9% 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%.

Read more about Biological & Biomedical Sciences at Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus

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Indian River State College
Fort Pierce, Florida

Indian River State College ranked #21 on this year’s Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Located in Fort Pierce, Florida, this fairly large public school handed out 35 degrees to qualified ’s biological and biomedical sciences students in 2020-2021.

The estimated yearly cost for Indian River State College is $3,595 for Southeast Region Biological & Biomedical Sciences students whose families make $30-$48k.

Full Indian River State College Biological & Biomedical Sciences Report

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Appalachian State University
Boone, North Carolina

Appalachian State University landed the #22 spot on the 2023 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Appalachian State University is a large school located in Boone, North Carolina that handed out 160 ’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Appalachian State is also in the top of our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. It’s in the top [COLLEGE_QUALITY_PECTENTILE_ALL_LEVES]% of all schools in this category. The yearly cost to attend Appalachian State is $9,940 for Southeast Region Biological & Biomedical Sciences students whose families make $30-$48k.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 86%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Appalachian State Biological & Biomedical Sciences Report

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University of Richmond
University of Richmond, Virginia

University of Richmond did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #23. University of Richmond, Virginia is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees to 90 students in 2020-2021.

It costs about $8,606 for Southeast Region Biological & Biomedical Sciences students whose families make $30-$48k per year to attend URichmond.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 93%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Read full report on Biological & Biomedical Sciences at University of Richmond

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Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, Kentucky

Northern Kentucky University came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. This fairly large school is located in Highland Heights, Kentucky, and it awarded 103 ’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

The estimated yearly cost for Northern Kentucky University is $5,947 for Southeast Region Biological & Biomedical Sciences students whose families make $30-$48k.

Read full report on Biological & Biomedical Sciences at Northern Kentucky University

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West Virginia University
Morgantown, West Virginia

West Virginia University did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #25. This large school is located in Morgantown, West Virginia, and it awarded 385 ’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

WVU excels when it comes to biological and biomedical sciences quality. It’s ranked in the top 20% of all schools on our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region” list. The yearly cost to attend West Virginia University is $10,250 for Southeast Region Biological & Biomedical Sciences students whose families make $30-$48k.

Read full report on Biological & Biomedical Sciences at WVU

Rest of the Best 29 in Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k

Not only did these schools make the top 29 list, but they also landed in the top 15% of this year’s ranking:

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Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, Virginia
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Clemson University
Clemson, South Carolina
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East Carolina University
Greenville, North Carolina

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