Biological & Biomedical Sciences programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
College Factual analyzed 1391 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best biological & biomedical sciences schools.
Choosing a Great Biological & Biomedical Sciences School
Where you study biological & biomedical sciences matters for your future. To help, we created our Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools rankings. Our overall ranking combines our degree-level rankings, weighted by degrees awarded at each level.
To find the best fit, you can narrow this list to a specific degree level below.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences Rankings by Degree Level
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we have developed a number of rankings, including this Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools list, to help you choose. Want schools in a particular part of the country? Narrow the list by region or state.
To further help you make the college decision, we have developed a unique tool called College Combat that lets you compare schools on the factors that matter most to you.
Our analysis ranked Rice University the best school in the country for a degree in biological & biomedical sciences. Set in the city of Houston, Rice University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 95% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 230 biological & biomedical sciences degrees were awarded at Rice University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, biological & biomedical sciences degree recipients from Rice University generally make around $75,299. Students borrow a median of $7,500 to complete this degree.
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A rank of #2 makes San Jose State University one of the top schools for biological & biomedical sciences. Located in the city of San Jose, San Jose State University is a very large public university. Roughly 69% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 197 biological & biomedical sciences degrees were awarded at San Jose State University in the most recent year.
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Stanford University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in biological & biomedical sciences, landing the #3 spot this year. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Stanford. The six-year graduation rate is 92%. There were roughly 287 biological & biomedical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Stanford University in the most recent data year. Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates of Stanford University earn a median of $100,827 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $10,492.
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Roseman University Of Health Sciences came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best biological & biomedical sciences schools. Set in the city of Henderson, Roseman University Of Health Sciences is a small private not-for-profit institution. About 45 biological & biomedical sciences degrees were awarded at Roseman University Of Health Sciences in the most recent year. Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates of Roseman University Of Health Sciences earn a median of $108,809 early in their careers. Roseman University Of Health Sciences graduates carry a median of $27,448 in student loans.
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A rank of #5 makes Johns Hopkins University one of the top schools for biological & biomedical sciences. Located in the city of Baltimore, Johns Hopkins University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 94% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 1,947 biological & biomedical sciences degrees were awarded at Johns Hopkins University in the most recent year. Graduates of the biological & biomedical sciences program make about $66,056 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $11,570.
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San Francisco State University landed the #6 spot for biological & biomedical sciences this year. This very large public university is located in the city of San Francisco. About 50% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 429 biological & biomedical sciences students who graduated with this degree at San Francisco State University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, biological & biomedical sciences degree recipients from San Francisco State University generally make around $36,259. Typical student debt for the program is $17,876.
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Bowdoin College ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best biological & biomedical sciences schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Brunswick. Roughly 95% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 109 biological & biomedical sciences degrees were awarded at Bowdoin College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, biological & biomedical sciences degree recipients from Bowdoin College generally make around $43,373. Typical student debt for the program is $19,500.
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Colby College earned the #8 position for biological & biomedical sciences this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Waterville. Roughly 89% of students complete a degree within six years here. Colby College awarded about 78 biological & biomedical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, biological & biomedical sciences degree recipients from Colby College generally make around $43,597. Students borrow a median of $22,016 to complete this degree.
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University Of Maryland Baltimore landed the #9 spot for biological & biomedical sciences this year. Set in the city of Baltimore, University Of Maryland Baltimore is a moderately-sized public institution. There were roughly 55 biological & biomedical sciences students who graduated with this degree at University Of Maryland Baltimore in the most recent data year. Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates of University Of Maryland Baltimore earn a median of $85,300 early in their careers. University Of Maryland Baltimore graduates carry a median of $21,500 in student loans.
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Colorado School Of Mines placed #10 among the best biological & biomedical sciences schools. Set in the suburb of Golden, Colorado School Of Mines is a moderately-sized public institution. Colorado School Of Mines graduates 82% of students within six years. There were roughly 18 biological & biomedical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Colorado School Of Mines in the most recent data year. Graduates of the biological & biomedical sciences program make about $76,298 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,521.
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The University Of Texas Health Science Center At San Antonio came in at #11 for biological & biomedical sciences this year. The University Of Texas Health Science Center At San Antonio is a mid-sized public school located in the city of San Antonio. About 63 biological & biomedical sciences degrees were awarded at The University Of Texas Health Science Center At San Antonio in the most recent year. Students who receive their biological & biomedical sciences degree from The University Of Texas Health Science Center At San Antonio earn around $89,151 in the first couple years of their career. The University Of Texas Health Science Center At San Antonio graduates carry a median of $20,247 in student loans.
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Tufts University ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best biological & biomedical sciences schools. Set in the suburb of Medford, Tufts University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 94% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 450 biological & biomedical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Tufts University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, biological & biomedical sciences degree recipients from Tufts University generally make around $54,326. Tufts University graduates carry a median of $16,250 in student loans.
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University Of Pennsylvania ranked #13 on our 2027 list of the best biological & biomedical sciences schools. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Philadelphia. University Of Pennsylvania graduates 96% of students within six years. About 589 biological & biomedical sciences degrees were awarded at University Of Pennsylvania in the most recent year. Graduates of the biological & biomedical sciences program make about $96,388 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $12,282.
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Boston College earned the #14 position for biological & biomedical sciences this year. Boston College is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chestnut Hill. About 91% of students finish within six years. About 371 biological & biomedical sciences degrees were awarded at Boston College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, biological & biomedical sciences degree recipients from Boston College generally make around $41,403. Boston College graduates carry a median of $18,709 in student loans.
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Harvard University ranked #15 on our 2027 list of the best biological & biomedical sciences schools. Set in the city of Cambridge, Harvard University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Harvard University graduates 98% of students within six years. Harvard University awarded about 862 biological & biomedical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates of Harvard University earn a median of $79,634 early in their careers. Harvard University graduates carry a median of $16,616 in student loans.
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Stevens Institute Of Technology came in at #16 for biological & biomedical sciences this year. Located in the suburb of Hoboken, Stevens Institute Of Technology is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 87%. Stevens Institute Of Technology awarded about 45 biological & biomedical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their biological & biomedical sciences degree from Stevens Institute Of Technology earn around $87,055 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $26,767 to complete this degree.
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Hamilton College ranked #17 on our 2027 list of the best biological & biomedical sciences schools. Hamilton College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Clinton. Roughly 91% of students complete a degree within six years here. Hamilton College awarded about 90 biological & biomedical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their biological & biomedical sciences degree from Hamilton College earn around $43,639 in the first couple years of their career. Hamilton College graduates carry a median of $15,707 in student loans.
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New York University placed #18 among the best biological & biomedical sciences schools. Set in the city of New York, New York University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. New York University graduates 88% of students within six years. New York University awarded about 1,034 biological & biomedical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their biological & biomedical sciences degree from New York University earn around $47,865 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,883.
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Carnegie Mellon University ranked #19 on our 2027 list of the best biological & biomedical sciences schools. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Pittsburgh. Roughly 94% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 166 biological & biomedical sciences degrees were awarded at Carnegie Mellon University in the most recent year. Graduates of the biological & biomedical sciences program make about $89,327 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,506.
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Davidson College placed #20 among the best biological & biomedical sciences schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Davidson. The six-year graduation rate is 91%. About 79 biological & biomedical sciences degrees were awarded at Davidson College in the most recent year. Students who receive their biological & biomedical sciences degree from Davidson College earn around $39,602 in the first couple years of their career. Davidson College graduates carry a median of $19,000 in student loans.
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Medical University Of South Carolina ranked #21 on our 2027 list of the best biological & biomedical sciences schools. Set in the city of Charleston, Medical University Of South Carolina is a mid-sized public institution. There were roughly 68 biological & biomedical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Medical University Of South Carolina in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, biological & biomedical sciences degree recipients from Medical University Of South Carolina generally make around $89,719. Typical student debt for the program is $29,043.
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Mayo Medical School ranked #22 on our 2027 list of the best biological & biomedical sciences schools. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Rochester. There were roughly 37 biological & biomedical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Mayo Medical School in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, biological & biomedical sciences degree recipients from Mayo Medical School generally make around $90,374. Mayo Medical School graduates carry a median of $27,164 in student loans.
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Massachusetts Institute Of Technology landed the #23 spot for biological & biomedical sciences this year. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Cambridge. The six-year graduation rate is 96%. Massachusetts Institute Of Technology awarded about 106 biological & biomedical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates of Massachusetts Institute Of Technology earn a median of $48,125 early in their careers. Massachusetts Institute Of Technology graduates carry a median of $13,516 in student loans.
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The University Of Texas Medical Branch placed #24 among the best biological & biomedical sciences schools. Located in the city of Galveston, The University Of Texas Medical Branch is a mid-sized public university. There were roughly 40 biological & biomedical sciences students who graduated with this degree at The University Of Texas Medical Branch in the most recent data year. Students who receive their biological & biomedical sciences degree from The University Of Texas Medical Branch earn around $79,793 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $23,250 to complete this degree.
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San Diego State University ranked #25 on our 2027 list of the best biological & biomedical sciences schools. Set in the city of San Diego, San Diego State University is a very large public institution. About 76% of students finish within six years. About 350 biological & biomedical sciences degrees were awarded at San Diego State University in the most recent year. Students who receive their biological & biomedical sciences degree from San Diego State University earn around $41,652 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $15,618.
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Rest of the Top 50 Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s biological & biomedical sciences ranking:
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 1391 schools evaluated.
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).
