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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Biological & Biomedical Sciences in the Southeast Region

60 Ranked Colleges
1,664 Degrees Awarded
$22,700 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region” ranking - to help you make that 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 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.

This year’s “Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region” ranking looked at 60 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. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region

The colleges and universities below are the best for southeast region doctor’s degree biological & biomedical sciences students.

Top 26 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Biological & Biomedical Sciences in the Southeast Region

#19 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of South Florida - Main Campus. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. University of South Florida - Main Campus is a public institution located in Tampa, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 29 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at USF Tampa, the school also landed the #19 spot in our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of South Florida - Main Campus are $21,126, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#2

University of Memphis

Memphis, Tennessee

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Memphis. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region. This large school is located in Memphis, Tennessee, and it awarded 12 doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Memphis are $14,202, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#3

University of Southern Mississippi

Hattiesburg, Mississippi

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Southern Mississippi. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. Located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, this fairly large public school handed out 5 degrees to qualified doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Southern Miss are $10,896, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#4

East Carolina University

Greenville, North Carolina

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend East Carolina University. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. Greenville, North Carolina is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees to 22 students in 2019-2020.

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

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#5

Clemson University

Clemson, South Carolina
#18 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Clemson University. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region. Clemson University is a large school located in Clemson, South Carolina that handed out 18 doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Clemson did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #18 on our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Clemson are $23,246, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#6

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
#3 in overall quality

With a ranking of #6, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. This large school is located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and it awarded 135 doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

UNC Chapel Hill also made our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #3. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNC Chapel Hill are $30,248, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UNC Chapel Hill Biological & Biomedical Sciences Report

#7

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Florida

Florida Atlantic University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. Boca Raton, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees to 14 students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at FAU are $18,482, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#8

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
#5 in overall quality

North Carolina State University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. North Carolina State University is a large school located in Raleigh, North Carolina that handed out 41 doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree biological & biomedical sciences students list, NC State has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at North Carolina State University are $28,999, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#9

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#7 in overall quality

With a ranking of #9, University of Florida did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. UF is a public institution located in Gainesville, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 130 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UF, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UF are $30,130, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Florida Biological & Biomedical Sciences Report

#10

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#15 in overall quality

University of Georgia ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region 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.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree biological & biomedical sciences students list, UGA has also earned the #15 rank 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 some majors have different tuition rates.

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#11

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
#8 in overall quality

Virginia Tech landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. This large school is located in Blacksburg, Virginia, and it awarded 56 doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees 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.

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#12

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas
#23 in overall quality

University of Arkansas landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. UARK is located in Fayetteville, Arkansas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 17 doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UARK, the school also landed the #23 spot in our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Arkansas are $22,121, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Arkansas Biological & Biomedical Sciences Report

#13

Augusta University

Augusta, Georgia

With a ranking of #13, Augusta University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. Augusta University is located in Augusta, Georgia and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 27 doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees to qualified students.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Augusta University are $20,712, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#14

Tennessee State University

Nashville, Tennessee

Tennessee State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #14. Nashville, Tennessee is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees to 9 students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Tennessee State University are $20,860, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#15

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
#17 in overall quality

Florida State University landed the #15 spot on the 2022 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. Florida State 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 not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #17 on our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida State are $26,707, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#16

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State, Mississippi
#25 in overall quality

With a ranking of #16, Mississippi State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. Mississippi State is a large public school situated in Mississippi State, Mississippi. It awarded 21 doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Mississippi State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #25 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 Mississippi State are $23,950.

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University of Alabama at Birmingham did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #17. Birmingham, Alabama is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees to 58 students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Alabama at Birmingham are $19,188, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UAB Biological & Biomedical Sciences Report

#18

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, North Carolina

With a ranking of #18, University of North Carolina at Greensboro did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. University of North Carolina at Greensboro is located in Greensboro, North Carolina and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 11 doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees to qualified students.

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

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#19

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Charlotte, North Carolina

University of North Carolina at Charlotte ranked #19 on this year’s Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. Charlotte, North Carolina 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.

Average graduate tuition and fees at UNC Charlotte are $21,055, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#19

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Little Rock, Arkansas

University of Arkansas at Little Rock came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. UA Little Rock is located in Little Rock, Arkansas and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 1 doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees to qualified students.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Arkansas at Little Rock are $14,884.

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#20

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia
#21 in overall quality

West Virginia University came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. WVU is a large school located in Morgantown, West Virginia that handed out 25 doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at WVU, the school also landed the #21 spot in our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at WVU are $26,154, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#21

Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia

With a ranking of #21, Liberty University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. Lynchburg, Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees to 2 students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Liberty University are $8,349, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#22

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina
#16 in overall quality

University of South Carolina - Columbia came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. University of South Carolina - Columbia is located in Columbia, South Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 46 doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees to qualified students.

UofSC also made our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #16. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of South Carolina - Columbia are $30,160, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#23

North Carolina Central University

Durham, North Carolina

North Carolina Central University ranked #23 on this year’s Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. This medium-sized school is located in Durham, North Carolina, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at North Carolina Central University are $20,595, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#12 in overall quality

Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #24. 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 some majors have different tuition rates.

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#25

University of North Carolina at Wilmington

Wilmington, North Carolina

University of North Carolina at Wilmington came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. UNCW is a fairly large school located in Wilmington, North Carolina that handed out 2 doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at UNCW are $21,286, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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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%.

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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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