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2027 Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Virginia

35 Colleges in the United States
4,483 Biological & Biomedical Sciences Degrees Awarded
$38,635 Avg Early-Career Salary

Biological & Biomedical Sciences is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. 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 35 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for biological & biomedical sciences students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Biological & Biomedical Sciences in Virginia

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the biological & biomedical sciences degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Biological & Biomedical Sciences

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Washington And Lee University tops our 2027 ranking of the best biological & biomedical sciences schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Lexington. Roughly 94% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 56 biological & biomedical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Washington And Lee University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the biological & biomedical sciences program make about $76,810 in their early career. Washington And Lee University graduates carry a median of $20,074 in student loans. See the full biological & biomedical sciences program report for Washington And Lee University

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University Of Virginia Main Campus is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in biological & biomedical sciences, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Charlottesville, University Of Virginia Main Campus is a very large public university. Roughly 96% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 310 biological & biomedical sciences degrees were awarded at University Of Virginia Main Campus in the most recent year. Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates of University Of Virginia Main Campus earn a median of $23,395 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $19,500. See the full biological & biomedical sciences program report for University Of Virginia Main Campus

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University Of Richmond
University of Richmond, VA

University Of Richmond is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in biological & biomedical sciences, ranking #3. University Of Richmond is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of University of Richmond. The six-year graduation rate is 85%. About 86 biological & biomedical sciences degrees were awarded at University Of Richmond in the most recent year. Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates of University Of Richmond earn a median of $34,887 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $23,220. See the full biological & biomedical sciences program report for University Of Richmond

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George Mason University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in biological & biomedical sciences, ranking #4. George Mason University is a very large public school located in the suburb of Fairfax. George Mason University graduates 68% of students within six years. George Mason University awarded about 526 biological & biomedical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the biological & biomedical sciences program make about $31,612 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $23,457 to complete this degree. See the full biological & biomedical sciences program report for George Mason University

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College Of William And Mary is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in biological & biomedical sciences, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Williamsburg, College Of William And Mary is a large public university. Roughly 89% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 258 biological & biomedical sciences students who graduated with this degree at College Of William And Mary in the most recent data year. Graduates of the biological & biomedical sciences program make about $33,348 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,420. Read more about the biological & biomedical sciences program at College Of William And Mary

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Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University landed the #6 spot for biological & biomedical sciences this year. Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University is a very large public school located in the city of Blacksburg. About 86% of students finish within six years. About 686 biological & biomedical sciences degrees were awarded at Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University in the most recent year. Students who receive their biological & biomedical sciences degree from Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University earn around $33,652 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,926. See the full biological & biomedical sciences program report for Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University

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James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

James Madison University came in at #7 for biological & biomedical sciences this year. Set in the city of Harrisonburg, James Madison University is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 80%. About 223 biological & biomedical sciences degrees were awarded at James Madison University in the most recent year. Graduates of the biological & biomedical sciences program make about $40,128 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,442. Read more about the biological & biomedical sciences program at James Madison University

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Virginia Commonwealth University earned the #8 position for biological & biomedical sciences this year. Set in the city of Richmond, Virginia Commonwealth University is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 63%. There were roughly 492 biological & biomedical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Virginia Commonwealth University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their biological & biomedical sciences degree from Virginia Commonwealth University earn around $27,506 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $18,943 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in biological & biomedical sciences from Virginia Commonwealth University

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University Of Mary Washington
Fredericksburg, VA

University Of Mary Washington earned the #9 position for biological & biomedical sciences this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the suburb of Fredericksburg. Roughly 66% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 69 biological & biomedical sciences degrees were awarded at University Of Mary Washington in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, biological & biomedical sciences degree recipients from University Of Mary Washington generally make around $35,194. Typical student debt for the program is $22,567. More information about a degree in biological & biomedical sciences from University Of Mary Washington

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Eastern Mennonite University placed #10 among the best biological & biomedical sciences schools. Set in the city of Harrisonburg, Eastern Mennonite University is a small private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 67% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 20 biological & biomedical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Eastern Mennonite University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, biological & biomedical sciences degree recipients from Eastern Mennonite University generally make around $55,325. Students borrow a median of $25,415 to complete this degree. See the full biological & biomedical sciences program report for Eastern Mennonite University

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Virginia Military Institute came in at #11 for biological & biomedical sciences this year. Located in the town of Lexington, Virginia Military Institute is a small public university. Virginia Military Institute graduates 76% of students within six years. There were roughly 30 biological & biomedical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Virginia Military Institute in the most recent data year. Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates of Virginia Military Institute earn a median of $43,797 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $23,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in biological & biomedical sciences from Virginia Military Institute

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Northern Virginia Community College placed #12 among the best biological & biomedical sciences schools. Set in the suburb of Annandale, Northern Virginia Community College is a very large public institution. About 161 biological & biomedical sciences degrees were awarded at Northern Virginia Community College in the most recent year. Students who receive their biological & biomedical sciences degree from Northern Virginia Community College earn around $40,126 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $14,413. Get the full biological & biomedical sciences details for Northern Virginia Community College

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Christopher Newport University ranked #13 on our 2027 list of the best biological & biomedical sciences schools. Located in the city of Newport News, Christopher Newport University is a mid-sized public university. About 72% of students finish within six years. About 145 biological & biomedical sciences degrees were awarded at Christopher Newport University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, biological & biomedical sciences degree recipients from Christopher Newport University generally make around $30,287. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the biological & biomedical sciences program at Christopher Newport University

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Shenandoah University
Winchester, VA

Shenandoah University placed #14 among the best biological & biomedical sciences schools. Located in the city of Winchester, Shenandoah University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 66%. About 85 biological & biomedical sciences degrees were awarded at Shenandoah University in the most recent year. Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates of Shenandoah University earn a median of $24,235 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $20,808 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in biological & biomedical sciences from Shenandoah University

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Lynchburg College
Lynchburg, VA

Lynchburg College ranked #15 on our 2027 list of the best biological & biomedical sciences schools. Set in the city of Lynchburg, Lynchburg College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 57% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 66 biological & biomedical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Lynchburg College in the most recent data year. Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates of Lynchburg College earn a median of $107,159 early in their careers. More information about a degree in biological & biomedical sciences from Lynchburg College

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Hampden Sydney College
Hampden-Sydney, VA

Hampden Sydney College placed #16 among the best biological & biomedical sciences schools. Hampden Sydney College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Hampden-Sydney. Hampden Sydney College graduates 62% of students within six years. Hampden Sydney College awarded about 13 biological & biomedical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the biological & biomedical sciences program make about $41,876 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,500. Read more about the biological & biomedical sciences program at Hampden Sydney College

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Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Liberty University landed the #17 spot for biological & biomedical sciences this year. Liberty University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Lynchburg. Liberty University graduates 67% of students within six years. Liberty University awarded about 469 biological & biomedical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their biological & biomedical sciences degree from Liberty University earn around $45,481 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $24,284 to complete this degree. Get the full biological & biomedical sciences details for Liberty University

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Randolph Macon College landed the #18 spot for biological & biomedical sciences this year. Set in the suburb of Ashland, Randolph Macon College is a small private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 70%. About 38 biological & biomedical sciences degrees were awarded at Randolph Macon College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, biological & biomedical sciences degree recipients from Randolph Macon College generally make around $33,361. Students borrow a median of $26,067 to complete this degree. Read more about the biological & biomedical sciences program at Randolph Macon College

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Roanoke College
Salem, VA

Roanoke College landed the #19 spot for biological & biomedical sciences this year. Located in the suburb of Salem, Roanoke College is a small private not-for-profit university. Roanoke College graduates 67% of students within six years. There were roughly 20 biological & biomedical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Roanoke College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the biological & biomedical sciences program make about $37,458 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. Read more about the biological & biomedical sciences program at Roanoke College

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Old Dominion University earned the #20 position for biological & biomedical sciences this year. Set in the city of Norfolk, Old Dominion University is a very large public institution. About 46% of students finish within six years. About 237 biological & biomedical sciences degrees were awarded at Old Dominion University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, biological & biomedical sciences degree recipients from Old Dominion University generally make around $27,038. Students borrow a median of $23,595 to complete this degree. Read more about the biological & biomedical sciences program at Old Dominion University

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Radford University
Radford, VA

Radford University landed the #21 spot for biological & biomedical sciences this year. Located in the town of Radford, Radford University is a moderately-sized public university. Radford University graduates 49% of students within six years. Radford University awarded about 48 biological & biomedical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the biological & biomedical sciences program make about $32,457 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,000. Get the full biological & biomedical sciences details for Radford University

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Sweet Briar College
Sweet Briar, VA

Sweet Briar College ranked #22 on our 2027 list of the best biological & biomedical sciences schools. Set in the rural area of Sweet Briar, Sweet Briar College is a small private not-for-profit institution. Sweet Briar College graduates 52% of students within six years. About 19 biological & biomedical sciences degrees were awarded at Sweet Briar College in the most recent year. Read more about the biological & biomedical sciences program at Sweet Briar College

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Bridgewater College
Bridgewater, VA

Bridgewater College ranked #23 on our 2027 list of the best biological & biomedical sciences schools. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Bridgewater. About 53% of students finish within six years. Bridgewater College awarded about 31 biological & biomedical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates of Bridgewater College earn a median of $34,494 early in their careers. Bridgewater College graduates carry a median of $26,038 in student loans. See the full biological & biomedical sciences program report for Bridgewater College

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Averett University
Danville, VA

Averett University ranked #24 on our 2027 list of the best biological & biomedical sciences schools. Averett University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Danville. About 48% of students finish within six years. About 22 biological & biomedical sciences degrees were awarded at Averett University in the most recent year. Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates of Averett University earn a median of $53,876 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $28,595. Read more about the biological & biomedical sciences program at Averett University

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Longwood University
Farmville, VA

Longwood University placed #25 among the best biological & biomedical sciences schools. Set in the town of Farmville, Longwood University is a moderately-sized public institution. About 61% of students finish within six years. Longwood University awarded about 28 biological & biomedical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, biological & biomedical sciences degree recipients from Longwood University generally make around $33,686. Typical student debt for the program is $26,946. More information about a degree in biological & biomedical sciences from Longwood University

Rest of the Top 35 Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools

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

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Hollins University
Roanoke, VA
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Marymount University
Arlington, VA
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Virginia Wesleyan College
Virginia Beach, VA
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Hampton University
Hampton, VA
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Bluefield College
Bluefield, VA
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Randolph College
Lynchburg, VA

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Notes and References

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 · 35 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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