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2027 Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the New England Region

100 Colleges in the United States
13,196 Biological & Biomedical Sciences Degrees Awarded
$44,877 Avg Early-Career Salary

Biological & Biomedical Sciences is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 100 schools to find the best for biological & biomedical sciences students.

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Best Schools for Biological & Biomedical Sciences in the New England Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall biological & biomedical sciences education in the New England Region.

Top Schools in Biological & Biomedical Sciences

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Bowdoin College
Brunswick, ME

Bowdoin College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in biological & biomedical sciences. 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. There were roughly 109 biological & biomedical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Bowdoin College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the biological & biomedical sciences program make about $43,373 in their early career. Bowdoin College graduates carry a median of $19,500 in student loans. More information about a degree in biological & biomedical sciences from Bowdoin College

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Colby College
Waterville, ME

Students looking for a strong biological & biomedical sciences program will find one at Colby College, which ranked #2. Colby College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Waterville. About 89% of students finish within six years. Colby College awarded about 78 biological & biomedical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the biological & biomedical sciences program make about $43,597 in their early career. Colby College graduates carry a median of $22,016 in student loans. See the full biological & biomedical sciences program report for Colby College

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Tufts University
Medford, MA

Tufts University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in biological & biomedical sciences, landing the #3 spot this year. Tufts University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Medford. Tufts University graduates 94% of students within six years. About 450 biological & biomedical sciences degrees were awarded at Tufts University in the most recent 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. See the full biological & biomedical sciences program report for Tufts University

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Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA

Boston College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in biological & biomedical sciences, ranking #4. Boston College is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chestnut Hill. The six-year graduation rate is 91%. There were roughly 371 biological & biomedical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Boston College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, biological & biomedical sciences degree recipients from Boston College generally make around $41,403. Typical student debt for the program is $18,709. Get the full biological & biomedical sciences details for Boston College

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Harvard University
Cambridge, MA

Harvard University came in at #5 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 Cambridge. Roughly 98% of students complete a degree within six years here. Harvard University awarded about 862 biological & biomedical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, biological & biomedical sciences degree recipients from Harvard University generally make around $79,634. Harvard University graduates carry a median of $16,616 in student loans. More information about a degree in biological & biomedical sciences from Harvard University

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Massachusetts Institute Of Technology earned the #6 position for biological & biomedical sciences this year. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Cambridge. Roughly 96% of students complete a degree within six years here. Massachusetts Institute Of Technology awarded about 106 biological & biomedical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their biological & biomedical sciences degree from Massachusetts Institute Of Technology earn around $48,125 in the first couple years of their career. Massachusetts Institute Of Technology graduates carry a median of $13,516 in student loans. Read more about the biological & biomedical sciences program at Massachusetts Institute Of Technology

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Wesleyan University
Middletown, CT

Wesleyan University came in at #7 for biological & biomedical sciences this year. Wesleyan University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Middletown. The six-year graduation rate is 93%. Wesleyan University awarded about 69 biological & biomedical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the biological & biomedical sciences program make about $39,764 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $16,125 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in biological & biomedical sciences from Wesleyan University

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Middlebury College
Middlebury, VT

Middlebury College ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best biological & biomedical sciences schools. Set in the town of Middlebury, Middlebury College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 91% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 113 biological & biomedical sciences degrees were awarded at Middlebury College in the most recent year. Students who receive their biological & biomedical sciences degree from Middlebury College earn around $44,119 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $13,144 to complete this degree. Get the full biological & biomedical sciences details for Middlebury College

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Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH

Dartmouth College ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best biological & biomedical sciences schools. Located in the town of Hanover, Dartmouth College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. About 96% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 182 biological & biomedical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Dartmouth College in the most recent data year. Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates of Dartmouth College earn a median of $40,923 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $17,919 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in biological & biomedical sciences from Dartmouth College

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Wellesley College
Wellesley, MA

Wellesley College placed #10 among the best biological & biomedical sciences schools. Set in the suburb of Wellesley, Wellesley College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Wellesley College graduates 92% of students within six years. There were roughly 68 biological & biomedical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Wellesley College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the biological & biomedical sciences program make about $43,060 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $8,556. Get the full biological & biomedical sciences details for Wellesley College

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Massachusetts College Of Pharmacy And Health Sciences placed #11 among the best biological & biomedical sciences schools. Located in the city of Boston, Massachusetts College Of Pharmacy And Health Sciences is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 61%. Massachusetts College Of Pharmacy And Health Sciences awarded about 109 biological & biomedical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates of Massachusetts College Of Pharmacy And Health Sciences earn a median of $51,942 early in their careers. Massachusetts College Of Pharmacy And Health Sciences graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in biological & biomedical sciences from Massachusetts College Of Pharmacy And Health Sciences

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Northeastern University came in at #12 for biological & biomedical sciences this year. Northeastern University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston. About 90% of students finish within six years. Northeastern University awarded about 1,126 biological & biomedical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, biological & biomedical sciences degree recipients from Northeastern University generally make around $56,769. Students borrow a median of $23,319 to complete this degree. Get the full biological & biomedical sciences details for Northeastern University

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Brown University
Providence, RI

Brown University earned the #13 position for biological & biomedical sciences this year. Brown University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Providence. Roughly 96% of students complete a degree within six years here. Brown University awarded about 364 biological & biomedical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the biological & biomedical sciences program make about $40,765 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $12,108. Get the full biological & biomedical sciences details for Brown University

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Yale University
New Haven, CT

Yale University earned the #14 position for biological & biomedical sciences this year. Set in the city of New Haven, Yale University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 96% of students complete a degree within six years here. Yale University awarded about 563 biological & biomedical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates of Yale University earn a median of $54,491 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $19,500. Read more about the biological & biomedical sciences program at Yale University

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Amherst College
Amherst, MA

Amherst College earned the #15 position for biological & biomedical sciences this year. Amherst College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Amherst. Roughly 94% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 65 biological & biomedical sciences degrees were awarded at Amherst College in the most recent year. Students who receive their biological & biomedical sciences degree from Amherst College earn around $38,387 in the first couple years of their career. Amherst College graduates carry a median of $15,398 in student loans. See the full biological & biomedical sciences program report for Amherst College

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Williams College
Williamstown, MA

Williams College ranked #16 on our 2027 list of the best biological & biomedical sciences schools. Located in the town of Williamstown, Williams College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 94% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 46 biological & biomedical sciences degrees were awarded at Williams College in the most recent year. Graduates of the biological & biomedical sciences program make about $41,213 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $13,454. Get the full biological & biomedical sciences details for Williams College

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University Of Massachusetts Lowell came in at #17 for biological & biomedical sciences this year. Set in the suburb of Lowell, University Of Massachusetts Lowell is a very large public institution. About 65% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 159 biological & biomedical sciences students who graduated with this degree at University Of Massachusetts Lowell in the most recent data year. Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates of University Of Massachusetts Lowell earn a median of $59,580 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $26,747. Get the full biological & biomedical sciences details for University Of Massachusetts Lowell

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University Of Massachusetts Amherst ranked #18 on our 2027 list of the best biological & biomedical sciences schools. Located in the city of Amherst, University Of Massachusetts Amherst is a very large public university. About 83% of students finish within six years. University Of Massachusetts Amherst awarded about 776 biological & biomedical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the biological & biomedical sciences program make about $38,393 in their early career. University Of Massachusetts Amherst graduates carry a median of $26,694 in student loans. See the full biological & biomedical sciences program report for University Of Massachusetts Amherst

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Boston University
Boston, MA

Boston University ranked #19 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 Boston. About 89% of students finish within six years. Boston University awarded about 1,248 biological & biomedical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the biological & biomedical sciences program make about $58,896 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $26,066 to complete this degree. Read more about the biological & biomedical sciences program at Boston University

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College Of The Holy Cross came in at #20 for biological & biomedical sciences this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Worcester. The six-year graduation rate is 87%. There were roughly 94 biological & biomedical sciences students who graduated with this degree at College Of The Holy Cross in the most recent data year. Graduates of the biological & biomedical sciences program make about $43,276 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. See the full biological & biomedical sciences program report for College Of The Holy Cross

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Worcester Polytechnic Institute placed #21 among the best biological & biomedical sciences schools. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Worcester. Worcester Polytechnic Institute graduates 90% of students within six years. There were roughly 133 biological & biomedical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Worcester Polytechnic Institute in the most recent data year. Students who receive their biological & biomedical sciences degree from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn around $51,711 in the first couple years of their career. Worcester Polytechnic Institute graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Get the full biological & biomedical sciences details for Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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University Of Rhode Island landed the #22 spot for biological & biomedical sciences this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Kingston. University Of Rhode Island graduates 72% of students within six years. About 321 biological & biomedical sciences degrees were awarded at University Of Rhode Island in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, biological & biomedical sciences degree recipients from University Of Rhode Island generally make around $31,186. University Of Rhode Island graduates carry a median of $21,567 in student loans. More information about a degree in biological & biomedical sciences from University Of Rhode Island

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Connecticut College
New London, CT

Connecticut College came in at #23 for biological & biomedical sciences this year. Located in the city of New London, Connecticut College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Connecticut College graduates 82% of students within six years. Connecticut College awarded about 93 biological & biomedical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, biological & biomedical sciences degree recipients from Connecticut College generally make around $41,067. Students borrow a median of $25,396 to complete this degree. Read more about the biological & biomedical sciences program at Connecticut College

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Providence College
Providence, RI

Providence College ranked #24 on our 2027 list of the best biological & biomedical sciences schools. Providence College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Providence. Providence College graduates 86% of students within six years. There were roughly 105 biological & biomedical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Providence College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the biological & biomedical sciences program make about $39,616 in their early career. Providence College graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in biological & biomedical sciences from Providence College

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University Of Connecticut came in at #25 for biological & biomedical sciences this year. University Of Connecticut is a very large public school located in the town of Storrs. University Of Connecticut graduates 83% of students within six years. University Of Connecticut awarded about 657 biological & biomedical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates of University Of Connecticut earn a median of $35,671 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,558. Read more about the biological & biomedical sciences program at University Of Connecticut

Rest of the Top 50 Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools

These schools also placed among the best for biological & biomedical sciences this year:

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University Of New Haven
West Haven, CT
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Simmons College
Boston, MA
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University Of Vermont
Burlington, VT
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Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT
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Merrimack College
North Andover, MA
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Trinity College
Hartford, CT
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Smith College
Northampton, MA
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Bates College
Lewiston, ME
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Springfield College
Springfield, MA
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Stonehill College
Easton, MA
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Clark University
Worcester, MA
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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 100 schools evaluated.

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