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2022 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k

22 Ranked Colleges
720 Degrees Awarded
$24,900 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

Biological & Biomedical Sciences is one of the most popular majors in the nation, ranking 9th of all the majors we analyze. In 2019-2020, 169,876 degrees were awarded to students with this major. 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 Southwest region, there were 18,238 biological and biomedical sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $27,830 and $21,649 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 720 biological and biomedical sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $71,970 and $95,025 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking, we looked at 22 colleges that offer a degree 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.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the biological and biomedical sciences program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k.

Top 22 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Income $75-$110k) in the Southwest Region

#1

Rice University

Houston, Texas
#4 in overall quality

Out of the 22 schools in the Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Rice University landed the #1 spot on the list. Rice is a medium-sized school located in Houston, Texas that handed out 16 doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Rice also took the #4 spot in our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Rice are $47,913.

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#6 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The University of Texas at Austin. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. The University of Texas at Austin is located in Austin, Texas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 45 doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees to qualified students.

UT Austin also took the #6 spot in our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas at Austin are $22,886, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#21 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The University of Texas at El Paso. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. El Paso, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees to 17 students in 2019-2020.

UTEP not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #21 on our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UTEP are $16,180, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#22 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Texas Woman’s University. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Denton, Texas is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees to 10 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region doctor’s degree biological & biomedical sciences students whose families make $75-$110k list, TWU has also earned the #22 rank in our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at TWU are $14,962, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#9 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Oklahoma State University - Main Campus. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. OSU is a large school located in Stillwater, Oklahoma that handed out 25 doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

OSU also made our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #9. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at OSU are $23,963.

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#24 in overall quality

The University of Texas at San Antonio landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. The University of Texas at San Antonio is a large school located in San Antonio, Texas that handed out 5 doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UTSA, the school also landed the #24 spot in our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas at San Antonio are $25,807, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#18 in overall quality

The University of Texas at Arlington landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. This large school is located in Arlington, Texas, and it awarded 9 doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

UT Arlington did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #18 on our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UT Arlington are $23,376, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#17 in overall quality

With a ranking of #8, University of North Texas did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Located in Denton, Texas, this large public school handed out 8 degrees to qualified doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region doctor’s degree biological & biomedical sciences students whose families make $75-$110k list, UNT has also earned the #17 rank in our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UNT are $15,618.

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#9

University of Houston

Houston, Texas
#10 in overall quality

University of Houston landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Houston, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees to 23 students in 2019-2020.

UH also took the #10 spot in our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UH are $18,689, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#19 in overall quality

New Mexico State University - Main Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #10. New Mexico State University - Main Campus is located in Las Cruces, New Mexico 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 NMSU Main Campus, the school also landed the #19 spot in our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at New Mexico State University - Main Campus are $18,275.

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#11

University of Arizona

Tucson, Arizona
#7 in overall quality

University of Arizona ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. This large school is located in Tucson, Arizona, and it awarded 52 doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region doctor’s degree biological & biomedical sciences students whose families make $75-$110k list, University of Arizona has also earned the #7 rank in our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Arizona are $33,399, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#12

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas
#11 in overall quality

Texas Tech University ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. This large school is located in Lubbock, Texas, and it awarded 18 doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Texas Tech, the school also landed the #11 spot in our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas Tech University are $17,530, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#16 in overall quality

The University of Texas at Dallas landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Located in Richardson, Texas, this large public school handed out 22 degrees to qualified doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences students in 2019-2020.

UT Dallas did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #16 on our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UT Dallas are $28,610, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#13 in overall quality

Arizona State University - Tempe ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. ASU - Tempe is located in Tempe, Arizona and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 39 doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees to qualified students.

ASU - Tempe did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #13 on our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at ASU - Tempe are $27,048, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#15

Northern Arizona University

Flagstaff, Arizona
#14 in overall quality

Northern Arizona University ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Northern Arizona University is located in Flagstaff, Arizona and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 7 doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees to qualified students.

NAU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #14 on our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at NAU are $19,489, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#16

Texas A&M University - College Station

College Station, Texas
#3 in overall quality

Texas A&M University - College Station ranked #16 on this year’s Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Texas A&M College Station is a public institution located in College Station, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 112 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Texas A&M College Station also took the #3 spot in our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M University - College Station are $22,743, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#17

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Corpus Christi, Texas
#19 in overall quality

With a ranking of #17, Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Located in Corpus Christi, Texas, this fairly large public school awarded 3 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences students in 2019-2020.

Texas A&M Corpus Christi not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #19 on our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M Corpus Christi are $15,683.

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#18

University of New Mexico - Main Campus

Albuquerque, New Mexico
#20 in overall quality

University of New Mexico - Main Campus ranked #18 on this year’s Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, this large public school awarded 8 degrees to qualified doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences students in 2019-2020.

UNM not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #20 on our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UNM are $19,890.

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#15 in overall quality

With a ranking of #19, University of Oklahoma Norman Campus did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. This large school is located in Norman, Oklahoma, and it awarded 14 doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

University of Oklahoma not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #15 on our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Oklahoma are $23,236, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#20

University of Tulsa

Tulsa, Oklahoma
#18 in overall quality

University of Tulsa came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. This small school is located in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

University of Tulsa did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #18 on our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Tulsa are $24,080, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#8 in overall quality

Southern Methodist University landed the #21 spot on the 2022 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Located in Dallas, Texas, this fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 4 degrees to qualified doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences students in 2019-2020.

SMU also made our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #8. Average graduate tuition and fees at Southern Methodist University are $47,478, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#22

Baylor University

Waco, Texas
#8 in overall quality

With a ranking of #22, Baylor University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Baylor University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Waco, Texas. It awarded 5 doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Baylor not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #8 on our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Baylor University are $36,936.

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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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