by our College Data Analytics TeamBiological & Biomedical Sciences degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.
For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 196 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for biological & biomedical sciences students pursuing a degree.
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Below are the best biological & biomedical sciences schools at the associate’s degree level, ranked by the quality of the education they deliver.
No school ranked higher than Mission College this year for biological & biomedical sciences. Mission College is a large public school located in the city of Santa Clara. About 105 biological & biomedical sciences degrees were awarded at Mission College in the most recent year. Typical student debt for the program is $17,223. See the full biological & biomedical sciences program report for Mission College
San Diego Mesa College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in biological & biomedical sciences, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of San Diego, San Diego Mesa College is a very large public institution. San Diego Mesa College graduates 92% of students within six years. About 119 biological & biomedical sciences degrees were awarded at San Diego Mesa College in the most recent year. Graduates of the biological & biomedical sciences program make about $29,852 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $7,611 to complete this degree. Read more about the biological & biomedical sciences program at San Diego Mesa College
A rank of #3 makes Long Beach City College one of the top schools for biological & biomedical sciences. Long Beach City College is a very large public school located in the city of Long Beach. About 248 biological & biomedical sciences degrees were awarded at Long Beach City College in the most recent year. Students borrow a median of $6,000 to complete this degree. See the full biological & biomedical sciences program report for Long Beach City College
Utah Valley University came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best biological & biomedical sciences schools. Located in the city of Orem, Utah Valley University is a very large public university. Roughly 40% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 224 biological & biomedical sciences degrees were awarded at Utah Valley University in the most recent year. Students who receive their biological & biomedical sciences degree from Utah Valley University earn around $38,844 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $18,660. More information about a degree in biological & biomedical sciences from Utah Valley University
Folsom Lake College came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best biological & biomedical sciences schools. Folsom Lake College is a large public school located in the city of Folsom. About 22 biological & biomedical sciences degrees were awarded at Folsom Lake College in the most recent year. More information about a degree in biological & biomedical sciences from Folsom Lake College
Parker University ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best biological & biomedical sciences schools. Set in the city of Dallas, Parker University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 50% of students complete a degree within six years here. Parker University awarded about 168 biological & biomedical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates of Parker University earn a median of $53,632 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $23,988 to complete this degree. Get the full biological & biomedical sciences details for Parker University
Diablo Valley College landed the #7 spot for biological & biomedical sciences this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Pleasant Hill. About 103 biological & biomedical sciences degrees were awarded at Diablo Valley College in the most recent year. Graduates of the biological & biomedical sciences program make about $27,813 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $9,205. More information about a degree in biological & biomedical sciences from Diablo Valley College
Cumberland University came in at #8 for biological & biomedical sciences this year. Located in the town of Lebanon, Cumberland University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. About 42% of students finish within six years. About 40 biological & biomedical sciences degrees were awarded at Cumberland University in the most recent year. Students who receive their biological & biomedical sciences degree from Cumberland University earn around $47,696 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,902. Read more about the biological & biomedical sciences program at Cumberland University
Reedley College placed #9 among the best biological & biomedical sciences schools. Located in the town of Reedley, Reedley College is a large public university. About 98 biological & biomedical sciences degrees were awarded at Reedley College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, biological & biomedical sciences degree recipients from Reedley College generally make around $30,520. Students borrow a median of $6,500 to complete this degree. See the full biological & biomedical sciences program report for Reedley College
De Anza College landed the #10 spot for biological & biomedical sciences this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Cupertino. There were roughly 38 biological & biomedical sciences students who graduated with this degree at De Anza College in the most recent data year. Students borrow a median of $7,271 to complete this degree. Read more about the biological & biomedical sciences program at De Anza College
National University earned the #11 position for biological & biomedical sciences this year. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of San Diego. National University graduates 50% of students within six years. National University awarded about 143 biological & biomedical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the biological & biomedical sciences program make about $69,080 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $14,280. Get the full biological & biomedical sciences details for National University
Foothill College landed the #12 spot for biological & biomedical sciences this year. Located in the suburb of Los Altos Hills, Foothill College is a very large public university. About 25 biological & biomedical sciences degrees were awarded at Foothill College in the most recent year. Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates of Foothill College earn a median of $94,152 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $11,595 to complete this degree. See the full biological & biomedical sciences program report for Foothill College
San Diego Miramar College earned the #13 position for biological & biomedical sciences this year. San Diego Miramar College is a very large public school located in the city of San Diego. About 146 biological & biomedical sciences degrees were awarded at San Diego Miramar College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, biological & biomedical sciences degree recipients from San Diego Miramar College generally make around $15,731. Typical student debt for the program is $6,500. See the full biological & biomedical sciences program report for San Diego Miramar College
Salt Lake Community College landed the #14 spot for biological & biomedical sciences this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Salt Lake City. About 30 biological & biomedical sciences degrees were awarded at Salt Lake Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, biological & biomedical sciences degree recipients from Salt Lake Community College generally make around $42,031. Salt Lake Community College graduates carry a median of $10,855 in student loans. See the full biological & biomedical sciences program report for Salt Lake Community College
College Of San Mateo landed the #15 spot for biological & biomedical sciences this year. This large public university is located in the city of San Mateo. About 28 biological & biomedical sciences degrees were awarded at College Of San Mateo in the most recent year. Typical student debt for the program is $12,831. Read more about the biological & biomedical sciences program at College Of San Mateo
Northern Virginia Community College placed #16 among the best biological & biomedical sciences schools. Located in the suburb of Annandale, Northern Virginia Community College is a very large public university. There were roughly 161 biological & biomedical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Northern Virginia Community College in the most recent data year. Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates of Northern Virginia Community College earn a median of $40,126 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $14,413 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in biological & biomedical sciences from Northern Virginia Community College
Moorpark College came in at #17 for biological & biomedical sciences this year. Moorpark College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Moorpark. About 42 biological & biomedical sciences degrees were awarded at Moorpark College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, biological & biomedical sciences degree recipients from Moorpark College generally make around $105,599. Typical student debt for the program is $17,075. See the full biological & biomedical sciences program report for Moorpark College
Austin Community College District earned the #18 position for biological & biomedical sciences this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Austin. About 65 biological & biomedical sciences degrees were awarded at Austin Community College District in the most recent year. Students who receive their biological & biomedical sciences degree from Austin Community College District earn around $34,560 in the first couple years of their career. Austin Community College District graduates carry a median of $13,375 in student loans. Read more about the biological & biomedical sciences program at Austin Community College District
Napa Valley College came in at #19 for biological & biomedical sciences this year. Set in the city of Napa, Napa Valley College is a moderately-sized public institution. There were roughly 50 biological & biomedical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Napa Valley College in the most recent data year. More information about a degree in biological & biomedical sciences from Napa Valley College
Cascadia Community College earned the #20 position for biological & biomedical sciences this year. Cascadia Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the suburb of Bothell. There were roughly 47 biological & biomedical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Cascadia Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their biological & biomedical sciences degree from Cascadia Community College earn around $27,352 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $7,000. Get the full biological & biomedical sciences details for Cascadia Community College
Santa Rosa Junior College ranked #21 on our 2027 list of the best biological & biomedical sciences schools. Santa Rosa Junior College is a very large public school located in the city of Santa Rosa. About 13 biological & biomedical sciences degrees were awarded at Santa Rosa Junior College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, biological & biomedical sciences degree recipients from Santa Rosa Junior College generally make around $80,047. Santa Rosa Junior College graduates carry a median of $14,692 in student loans. More information about a degree in biological & biomedical sciences from Santa Rosa Junior College
Skyline College came in at #22 for biological & biomedical sciences this year. This large public university is located in the suburb of San Bruno. There were roughly 36 biological & biomedical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Skyline College in the most recent data year. See the full biological & biomedical sciences program report for Skyline College
San Diego City College landed the #23 spot for biological & biomedical sciences this year. Located in the city of San Diego, San Diego City College is a very large public university. About 94 biological & biomedical sciences degrees were awarded at San Diego City College in the most recent year. Graduates of the biological & biomedical sciences program make about $26,218 in their early career. San Diego City College graduates carry a median of $9,500 in student loans. More information about a degree in biological & biomedical sciences from San Diego City College
Fresno City College landed the #24 spot for biological & biomedical sciences this year. Fresno City College is a very large public school located in the city of Fresno. There were roughly 310 biological & biomedical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Fresno City College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the biological & biomedical sciences program make about $22,741 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $6,625 to complete this degree. Read more about the biological & biomedical sciences program at Fresno City College
Chandler Gilbert Community College landed the #25 spot for biological & biomedical sciences this year. Located in the city of Chandler, Chandler Gilbert Community College is a very large public university. About 24 biological & biomedical sciences degrees were awarded at Chandler Gilbert Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, biological & biomedical sciences degree recipients from Chandler Gilbert Community College generally make around $46,943. Students borrow a median of $10,447 to complete this degree. See the full biological & biomedical sciences program report for Chandler Gilbert Community College
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s biological & biomedical sciences ranking:
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This ranking is produced 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 · 196 schools evaluated.
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