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

23 Ranked Colleges
720 Degrees Awarded
$24,400 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid

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 Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

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 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 Getting Aid” ranking, we looked at 23 colleges that offer a degree in biological and biomedical sciences. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent biological and biomedical sciences programs, but they also cost less that 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. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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

Top 23 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Biological & Biomedical Sciences in the Southwest Region (With Aid)

#16 in overall quality

Out of the 23 schools in the Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of Texas at Dallas landed the #1 spot on the list. 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 not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #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 you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#6 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend The University of Texas at Austin. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid. UT Austin is a large public school situated in Austin, Texas. It awarded 45 doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

UT Austin not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #6 on our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. 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.

Full UT Austin Biological & Biomedical Sciences Report

#22 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Texas Woman’s University. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid list. Located in Denton, Texas, this fairly large public school awarded 10 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences students in 2019-2020.

TWU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #22 on our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at TWU are $14,962, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#24 in overall quality

Out of the 23 schools in the Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of Texas at San Antonio landed the #4 spot on the list. UTSA is a large public school situated in San Antonio, Texas. It awarded 5 doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

UTSA not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #24 on our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. 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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#21 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The University of Texas at El Paso. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid list. UTEP is a public institution located in El Paso, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 17 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UTEP also made our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #21. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas at El Paso are $16,180.

Full The University of Texas at El Paso Biological & Biomedical Sciences Report

#18 in overall quality

The University of Texas at Arlington landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Located in Arlington, Texas, this large public school handed out 9 degrees to qualified doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences students in 2019-2020.

UT Arlington not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #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 you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#7

University of Houston

Houston, Texas
#10 in overall quality

University of Houston landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. UH is a large school located in Houston, Texas that handed out 23 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 with aid list, UH has also earned the #10 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 UH are $18,689.

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#9 in overall quality

Oklahoma State University - Main Campus ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid list. Stillwater, Oklahoma is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees to 25 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region doctor’s degree biological & biomedical sciences students with aid list, OSU has also earned the #9 rank in our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Oklahoma State University - Main Campus are $23,963, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#17 in overall quality

University of North Texas landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Located in Denton, Texas, this large public school awarded 8 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UNT, the school also landed the #17 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 UNT are $15,618.

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#10

Rice University

Houston, Texas
#4 in overall quality

Rice University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Rice is a private not-for-profit institution located in Houston, Texas. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 16 doctorate’s 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. Average graduate tuition and fees at Rice University are $47,913, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#11

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas
#11 in overall quality

Texas Tech University ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid 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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#12

Texas A&M University - College Station

College Station, Texas
#3 in overall quality

Texas A&M University - College Station ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid list. Texas A&M College Station is a large school located in College Station, Texas that handed out 112 doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

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

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#13

University of Arizona

Tucson, Arizona
#7 in overall quality

University of Arizona came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. University of Arizona is a large public school situated in Tucson, Arizona. It awarded 52 doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

University of Arizona did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #7 on our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Arizona are $33,399, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Arizona Biological & Biomedical Sciences Report

#14

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Corpus Christi, Texas
#19 in overall quality

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. 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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#13 in overall quality

Arizona State University - Tempe came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Arizona State University - 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 not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #13 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 ASU - Tempe are $27,048.

Full ASU - Tempe Biological & Biomedical Sciences Report

#16

Texas Southern University

Houston, Texas
#23 in overall quality

Texas Southern University landed the #16 spot on the 2022 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Located in Houston, Texas, this medium-sized public school handed out 8 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences students in 2019-2020.

TSU also took the #23 spot in our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas Southern University are $13,221, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#19 in overall quality

New Mexico State University - Main Campus landed the #17 spot on the 2022 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. NMSU Main Campus is a public institution located in Las Cruces, New Mexico. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 6 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region doctor’s degree biological & biomedical sciences students with aid list, NMSU Main Campus has also earned the #19 rank in our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at New Mexico State University - Main Campus are $18,275, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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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 Getting Aid list. This large school is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and it awarded 8 doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

UNM also made our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #20. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of New Mexico - Main Campus are $19,890.

Full UNM Biological & Biomedical Sciences Report

#19

Northern Arizona University

Flagstaff, Arizona
#14 in overall quality

Northern Arizona University ranked #19 on this year’s Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid list. Located in Flagstaff, Arizona, this large public school handed out 7 degrees to qualified doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences students in 2019-2020.

NAU also made our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #14. Average graduate tuition and fees at Northern Arizona University are $19,489, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#15 in overall quality

University of Oklahoma Norman Campus landed the #20 spot on the 2022 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Located in Norman, Oklahoma, this large public school awarded 14 degrees to qualified doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences students in 2019-2020.

University of Oklahoma did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #15 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 University of Oklahoma are $23,236.

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#21

University of Tulsa

Tulsa, Oklahoma
#18 in overall quality

With a ranking of #21, University of Tulsa did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid list. University of Tulsa is located in Tulsa, Oklahoma and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at University of Tulsa, the school also landed the #18 spot in our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Tulsa are $24,080, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#8 in overall quality

Southern Methodist University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #22. SMU is a private not-for-profit institution located in Dallas, Texas. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

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

Full SMU Biological & Biomedical Sciences Report

#23

Baylor University

Waco, Texas
#8 in overall quality

Baylor University came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Baylor is a fairly large school located in Waco, Texas that handed out 5 doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Baylor also took the #8 spot in our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Baylor are $36,936, 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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