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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Biological & Biomedical Sciences in Texas

17 Ranked Colleges
542 Degrees Awarded
$25,000 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in Texas

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. 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 Texas” ranking - to help you make that decision.

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 Texas, there were 12,352 biological and biomedical sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 542 biological and biomedical sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in Texas” ranking, we looked at 17 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.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the biological and biomedical sciences program at the school. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in Texas

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in Texas.

Top 19 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Biological & Biomedical Sciences in Texas

#1 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in Texas list. Located in Houston, Texas, this medium-sized public school handed out 59 degrees to qualified doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences students in 2019-2020.

UTHealth also made our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in Texas” list, coming in at #1. Average graduate tuition and fees at UTHealth are $32,904, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UTHealth Biological & Biomedical Sciences Report

#3 in overall quality

Out of the 17 schools in the Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in Texas that were part of this year’s ranking, Texas A&M University - College Station landed the #2 spot on the list. Texas A&M College Station is a large public school situated in College Station, Texas. It awarded 112 doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Texas A&M College Station not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 on our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in Texas” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M University - College Station are $22,743.

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#5 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in Texas list. Located in Lubbock, Texas, this medium-sized public school handed out 5 degrees to qualified doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences students in 2019-2020.

TTUHSC also took the #5 spot in our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in Texas” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center are $19,056, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Biological & Biomedical Sciences Report

#6 in overall quality

Out of the 17 schools in the Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in Texas that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of Texas at Austin landed the #4 spot on the list. This large school is located in Austin, Texas, and it awarded 45 doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

UT Austin also took the #6 spot in our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in Texas” 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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#10 in overall quality

Out of the 17 schools in the Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in Texas that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Texas Health Science Center landed the #5 spot on the list. University of North Texas Health Science Center is a small school located in Fort Worth, Texas that handed out 13 doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our texas doctor’s degree biological & biomedical sciences students list, UNT Health Science Center has also earned the #10 rank in our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in Texas” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Texas Health Science Center are $20,453, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#6

University of Houston

Houston, Texas
#8 in overall quality

University of Houston landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in Texas ranking. Located in Houston, Texas, this large public school awarded 23 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences students in 2019-2020.

UH not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #8 on our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in Texas” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UH are $18,689.

Full University of Houston Biological & Biomedical Sciences Report

#7

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas
#9 in overall quality

Texas Tech University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in Texas ranking. Located in Lubbock, Texas, this large public school handed out 18 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our texas doctor’s degree biological & biomedical sciences students list, Texas Tech has also earned the #9 rank in our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in Texas” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas Tech are $17,530, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Texas Tech Biological & Biomedical Sciences Report

#12 in overall quality

University of North Texas landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in Texas ranking. This large school is located in Denton, Texas, and it awarded 8 doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UNT, the school also landed the #12 spot in our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in Texas” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNT are $15,618, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#9

Texas Southern University

Houston, Texas
#16 in overall quality

With a ranking of #9, Texas Southern University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in Texas list. Houston, Texas is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees to 8 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at TSU, the school also landed the #16 spot in our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in Texas” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas Southern University are $13,221, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full TSU Biological & Biomedical Sciences Report

#14 in overall quality

The University of Texas at El Paso came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in Texas ranking. 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 took the #14 spot in our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in Texas” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas at El Paso are $16,180, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#11

Texas Woman's University

Denton, Texas
#15 in overall quality

Texas Woman’s University landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in Texas ranking. Texas Woman’s University is a fairly large school located in Denton, Texas that handed out 10 doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our texas doctor’s degree biological & biomedical sciences students list, TWU has also earned the #15 rank in our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in Texas” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas Woman’s University are $14,962, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#12

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Corpus Christi, Texas
#15 in overall quality

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in Texas list. Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi is located in Corpus Christi, Texas and, has a fairly large 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 Texas A&M Corpus Christi, the school also landed the #15 spot in our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in Texas” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M Corpus Christi are $15,683, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#13 in overall quality

The University of Texas at Arlington came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in Texas ranking. The University of Texas at Arlington is a large public school situated in Arlington, Texas. 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 #13 on our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in Texas” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UT Arlington are $23,376, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full The University of Texas at Arlington Biological & Biomedical Sciences Report

#11 in overall quality

The University of Texas at Dallas did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in Texas ranking, coming in at #13. The University of Texas at Dallas is a large public school situated in Richardson, Texas. It awarded 22 doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

UT Dallas not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #11 on our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in Texas” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas at Dallas are $28,610, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#14

Baylor College of Medicine

Houston, Texas
#2 in overall quality

Baylor College of Medicine came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in Texas ranking. This small school is located in Houston, Texas, and it awarded 77 doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Baylor College of Medicine not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #2 on our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in Texas” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Baylor College of Medicine are $28,375, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#17 in overall quality

The University of Texas at San Antonio landed the #15 spot on the 2022 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in Texas ranking. The University of Texas at San Antonio is located in San Antonio, Texas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 5 doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our texas doctor’s degree biological & biomedical sciences students list, UTSA has also earned the #17 rank in our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in Texas” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UTSA are $25,807.

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#16

Baylor University

Waco, Texas
#7 in overall quality

With a ranking of #16, Baylor University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in Texas list. Waco, Texas is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees to 5 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our texas doctor’s degree biological & biomedical sciences students list, Baylor has also earned the #7 rank in our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in Texas” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Baylor University are $36,936.

Full Baylor Biological & Biomedical Sciences Report

#17

Rice University

Houston, Texas
#4 in overall quality

Rice University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in Texas ranking, coming in at #17. Located in Houston, Texas, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school handed out 16 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences students in 2019-2020.

Rice not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 on our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in Texas” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Rice are $47,913, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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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 Texas ranking, coming in at #19. 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.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at SMU, the school also landed the #8 spot in our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in Texas” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Southern Methodist University are $47,478.

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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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