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

14 Ranked Colleges
570 Degrees Awarded
$24,600 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. College Factual has developed its “Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region” ranking as one item you can use to help make this 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 the Plains States region, there were 10,881 biological and biomedical sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $29,932 and $23,535 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 570 biological and biomedical sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $72,701 and $106,703 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region” ranking looked at 14 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s 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. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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

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

Top 16 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Biological & Biomedical Sciences in the Plains States Region

#5 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend North Dakota State University - Main Campus. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region. North Dakota State University is a fairly large public school situated in Fargo, North Dakota. It awarded 22 doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

North Dakota State University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #5 on our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at North Dakota State University are $11,589.

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#2

South Dakota State University

Brookings, South Dakota
#12 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend South Dakota State University. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region list. Brookings, South Dakota is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees to 14 students in 2019-2020.

South Dakota State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #12 on our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at South Dakota State are $16,743.

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#3

University of North Dakota

Grand Forks, North Dakota
#10 in overall quality

Out of the 14 schools in the Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Dakota landed the #3 spot on the list. UND is a public institution located in Grand Forks, North Dakota. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 13 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UND did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #10 on our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UND are $18,326, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#9 in overall quality

Out of the 14 schools in the Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Nebraska - Lincoln landed the #4 spot on the list. This large school is located in Lincoln, Nebraska, and it awarded 13 doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

UNL also took the #9 spot in our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Nebraska - Lincoln are $19,513.

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#4

University of South Dakota

Vermillion, South Dakota
#16 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of South Dakota. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region. This medium-sized school is located in Vermillion, South Dakota, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

USD also took the #16 spot in our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at USD are $12,637, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#5

Creighton University

Omaha, Nebraska
#13 in overall quality

Out of the 14 schools in the Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Creighton University landed the #5 spot on the list. Omaha, Nebraska is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees to 8 students in 2019-2020.

Creighton not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #13 on our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Creighton are $18,528, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#6

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Minneapolis, Minnesota
#1 in overall quality

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region ranking, coming in at #6. This large school is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and it awarded 96 doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our plains states region doctor’s degree biological & biomedical sciences students list, UMN Twin Cities has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities are $28,845, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#3 in overall quality

University of Nebraska Medical Center did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region ranking, coming in at #7. University of Nebraska Medical Center is a small school located in Omaha, Nebraska that handed out 52 doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

UNMC did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Nebraska Medical Center are $26,961, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#6 in overall quality

Iowa State University landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region ranking. This large school is located in Ames, Iowa, and it awarded 56 doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Iowa State, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Iowa State are $25,948.

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#9

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis, Missouri
#7 in overall quality

Saint Louis University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region ranking. Saint Louis University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Saint Louis, Missouri. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 19 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

SLU also took the #7 spot in our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Saint Louis University are $22,074.

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#10

University of Kansas

Lawrence, Kansas
#8 in overall quality

University of Kansas did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region ranking, coming in at #10. This large school is located in Lawrence, Kansas, and it awarded 41 doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

KU also made our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list, coming in at #8. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Kansas are $25,007, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#11

Kansas State University

Manhattan, Kansas
#11 in overall quality

Kansas State University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region ranking. This large school is located in Manhattan, Kansas, and it awarded 25 doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

K -State also made our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list, coming in at #11. Average graduate tuition and fees at K -State are $24,115, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#12

University of Iowa

Iowa City, Iowa
#4 in overall quality

University of Iowa came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region ranking. Iowa is located in Iowa City, Iowa and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 50 doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our plains states region doctor’s degree biological & biomedical sciences students list, Iowa has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Iowa are $27,613, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#14 in overall quality

University of Missouri - Columbia came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in Columbia, Missouri, this large public school awarded 29 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences students in 2019-2020.

Mizzou did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #14 on our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Mizzou are $27,193, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#14

Washington University in St Louis

Saint Louis, Missouri
#2 in overall quality

Washington University in St Louis did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region ranking, coming in at #14. Located in Saint Louis, Missouri, this fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 97 degrees to qualified doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences students in 2019-2020.

WUSTL also took the #2 spot in our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at WUSTL are $56,562, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#15

University of Missouri - St Louis

Saint Louis, Missouri
#15 in overall quality

University of Missouri - St Louis did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region ranking, coming in at #15. This fairly large school is located in Saint Louis, Missouri, and it awarded 6 doctorate’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our plains states region doctor’s degree biological & biomedical sciences students list, UMSL has also earned the #15 rank in our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UMSL are $30,154.

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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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