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2022 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid

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Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. 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 Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

With 169,876 degrees handed out in 2019-2020, biological and biomedical sciences is the 9th most popular major in the United States. 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 Southeast region, there were 39,470 biological and biomedical sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $27,488 and $25,983 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 1,664 biological and biomedical sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $71,978 and $116,300 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking, we looked at 60 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. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid.

Top 25 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Biological & Biomedical Sciences in the Southeast Region (With Aid)

#1

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
#3 in overall quality

Out of the 60 schools in the Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill landed the #1 spot on the list. UNC Chapel Hill is located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 135 doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees to qualified students.

UNC Chapel Hill also took the #3 spot in our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNC Chapel Hill are $30,248, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#19 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of South Florida - Main Campus. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid. Located in Tampa, Florida, this large public school handed out 29 degrees to qualified doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences students in 2019-2020.

USF Tampa did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #19 on our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of South Florida - Main Campus are $21,126, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#3

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#7 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Florida. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. University of Florida is located in Gainesville, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 130 doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees to qualified students.

UF also took the #7 spot in our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Florida are $30,130.

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#4

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, North Carolina

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of North Carolina at Greensboro. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Greensboro, North Carolina is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees to 11 students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at UNC Greensboro are $21,918, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UNC Greensboro Biological & Biomedical Sciences Report

#5

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
#5 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend North Carolina State University. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. NC State is located in Raleigh, North Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 41 doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees to qualified students.

NC State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at North Carolina State University are $28,999.

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#6

William & Mary

Williamsburg, Virginia
#6 in overall quality

William & Mary ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Williamsburg, Virginia is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees to 14 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree biological & biomedical sciences students with aid list, William & Mary has also earned the #6 rank in our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at William & Mary are $34,800.

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#7

Augusta University

Augusta, Georgia

Augusta University landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Augusta University is a medium-sized school located in Augusta, Georgia that handed out 27 doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Augusta University are $20,712, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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University of Louisiana at Lafayette came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. This fairly large school is located in Lafayette, Louisiana, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at UL Lafayette are $23,865, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#9

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
#17 in overall quality

Florida State University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Florida State University is located in Tallahassee, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 30 doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees to qualified students.

Florida State also took the #17 spot in our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida State University are $26,707, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#10

University of Central Florida

Orlando, Florida

University of Central Florida came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Located in Orlando, Florida, this large public school awarded 12 degrees to qualified doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences students in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UCF are $28,657.

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Florida International University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Located in Miami, Florida, this large public school awarded 17 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida International University are $24,211, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#12 in overall quality

Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Atlanta, Georgia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees to 18 students in 2019-2020.

Georgia Tech also took the #12 spot in our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Georgia Tech are $31,334, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#13

Marshall University

Huntington, West Virginia

With a ranking of #13, Marshall University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Huntington, West Virginia is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees to 5 students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Marshall University are $21,162, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#14

East Carolina University

Greenville, North Carolina

East Carolina University ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. ECU is a public institution located in Greenville, North Carolina. The school has a large population, and it awarded 22 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at ECU are $20,685, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full East Carolina University Biological & Biomedical Sciences Report

#15

Middle Tennessee State University

Murfreesboro, Tennessee

With a ranking of #15, Middle Tennessee State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Murfreesboro, Tennessee is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees to 7 students in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Middle Tennessee State University are $26,172.

Full Middle Tennessee State University Biological & Biomedical Sciences Report

#15

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia
#21 in overall quality

With a ranking of #15, West Virginia University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. This large school is located in Morgantown, West Virginia, and it awarded 25 doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

WVU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #21 on our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at WVU are $26,154, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full West Virginia University Biological & Biomedical Sciences Report

#17

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
#11 in overall quality

University of Virginia - Main Campus ranked #17 on this year’s Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Located in Charlottesville, Virginia, this large public school handed out 44 degrees to qualified doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences students in 2019-2020.

University of Virginia also took the #11 spot in our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Virginia - Main Campus are $32,394, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Virginia Biological & Biomedical Sciences Report

#18

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Florida

Florida Atlantic University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #18. Florida Atlantic University is a public institution located in Boca Raton, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 14 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at FAU are $18,482, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full FAU Biological & Biomedical Sciences Report

#19

Tennessee State University

Nashville, Tennessee

Tennessee State University ranked #19 on this year’s Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Located in Nashville, Tennessee, this medium-sized public school awarded 9 degrees to qualified doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Tennessee State University are $20,860, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#20

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#15 in overall quality

University of Georgia ranked #20 on this year’s Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Athens, Georgia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees to 80 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UGA, the school also landed the #15 spot in our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UGA are $27,476, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#21

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
#8 in overall quality

Virginia Tech landed the #21 spot on the 2022 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Blacksburg, Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees to 56 students in 2019-2020.

Virginia Tech did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #8 on our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Virginia Tech are $30,547, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Virginia Tech Biological & Biomedical Sciences Report

University of Alabama in Huntsville did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #22. Huntsville, Alabama is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees to 4 students in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UAH are $25,386.

Full University of Alabama in Huntsville Biological & Biomedical Sciences Report

#23

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas
#23 in overall quality

University of Arkansas did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #23. UARK is a public institution located in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 17 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UARK not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #23 on our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Arkansas are $22,121.

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#24

University of Memphis

Memphis, Tennessee

University of Memphis did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #24. UofM is a large public school situated in Memphis, Tennessee. It awarded 12 doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at UofM are $14,202, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#25

University of New Orleans

New Orleans, Louisiana

With a ranking of #25, University of New Orleans did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. UNO is a medium-sized public school situated in New Orleans, Louisiana. It awarded 2 doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UNO are $13,678.

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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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