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2027 Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the The Plains States Region

127 Colleges in the United States
10,182 Biological & Biomedical Sciences Degrees Awarded
$41,421 Avg Early-Career Salary

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.

For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 127 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 the The Plains States Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall biological & biomedical sciences education in the The Plains States Region.

Top Schools in Biological & Biomedical Sciences

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Mayo Medical School
Rochester, MN

Mayo Medical School tops our 2027 ranking of the best biological & biomedical sciences schools. Set in the city of Rochester, Mayo Medical School is a small private not-for-profit institution. 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. Typical student debt for the program is $27,164. Read more about the biological & biomedical sciences program at Mayo Medical School

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Students looking for a strong biological & biomedical sciences program will find one at Washington University In St Louis, which ranked #2. Washington University In St Louis is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of St. Louis. Roughly 94% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 446 biological & biomedical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Washington University In St Louis in the most recent data year. Graduates of the biological & biomedical sciences program make about $41,084 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $13,931 to complete this degree. See the full biological & biomedical sciences program report for Washington University In St Louis

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University Of Minnesota Twin Cities came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best biological & biomedical sciences schools. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a very large public school located in the city of Minneapolis. Roughly 85% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 1,177 biological & biomedical sciences students who graduated with this degree at University Of Minnesota Twin Cities in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, biological & biomedical sciences degree recipients from University Of Minnesota Twin Cities generally make around $36,365. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities graduates carry a median of $22,763 in student loans. More information about a degree in biological & biomedical sciences from University Of Minnesota Twin Cities

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University Of Missouri Kansas City came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best biological & biomedical sciences schools. This large public university is located in the city of Kansas City. The six-year graduation rate is 54%. There were roughly 223 biological & biomedical sciences students who graduated with this degree at University Of Missouri Kansas City in the most recent data year. Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates of University Of Missouri Kansas City earn a median of $40,483 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $21,500. More information about a degree in biological & biomedical sciences from University Of Missouri Kansas City

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St Olaf College
Northfield, MN

St Olaf College came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best biological & biomedical sciences schools. Located in the town of Northfield, St Olaf College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. St Olaf College graduates 84% of students within six years. About 70 biological & biomedical sciences degrees were awarded at St Olaf College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, biological & biomedical sciences degree recipients from St Olaf College generally make around $36,429. Students borrow a median of $24,500 to complete this degree. Read more about the biological & biomedical sciences program at St Olaf College

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Grinnell College
Grinnell, IA

Grinnell College came in at #6 for biological & biomedical sciences this year. Grinnell College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Grinnell. Roughly 88% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 76 biological & biomedical sciences degrees were awarded at Grinnell College in the most recent year. Graduates of the biological & biomedical sciences program make about $38,547 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,586. Read more about the biological & biomedical sciences program at Grinnell College

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A T Still University Of Health Sciences ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best biological & biomedical sciences schools. Located in the town of Kirksville, A T Still University Of Health Sciences is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. About 37 biological & biomedical sciences degrees were awarded at A T Still University Of Health Sciences in the most recent year. Students who receive their biological & biomedical sciences degree from A T Still University Of Health Sciences earn around $89,586 in the first couple years of their career. More information about a degree in biological & biomedical sciences from A T Still University Of Health Sciences

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Saint Marys University Of Minnesota ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best biological & biomedical sciences schools. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Winona. Roughly 66% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 28 biological & biomedical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Saint Marys University Of Minnesota in the most recent data year. Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates of Saint Marys University Of Minnesota earn a median of $69,785 early in their careers. Saint Marys University Of Minnesota graduates carry a median of $27,081 in student loans. Get the full biological & biomedical sciences details for Saint Marys University Of Minnesota

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University Of Missouri Columbia ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best biological & biomedical sciences schools. Set in the city of Columbia, University Of Missouri Columbia is a very large public institution. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 513 biological & biomedical sciences students who graduated with this degree at University Of Missouri Columbia in the most recent data year. Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates of University Of Missouri Columbia earn a median of $41,275 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $25,351 to complete this degree. Get the full biological & biomedical sciences details for University Of Missouri Columbia

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University Of Northern Iowa placed #10 among the best biological & biomedical sciences schools. University Of Northern Iowa is a large public school located in the city of Cedar Falls. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. There were roughly 91 biological & biomedical sciences students who graduated with this degree at University Of Northern Iowa in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, biological & biomedical sciences degree recipients from University Of Northern Iowa generally make around $36,286. Students borrow a median of $21,500 to complete this degree. Get the full biological & biomedical sciences details for University Of Northern Iowa

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University Of Mary
Bismarck, ND

University Of Mary landed the #11 spot for biological & biomedical sciences this year. Located in the rural area of Bismarck, University Of Mary is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. University Of Mary graduates 67% of students within six years. There were roughly 49 biological & biomedical sciences students who graduated with this degree at University Of Mary in the most recent data year. Graduates of the biological & biomedical sciences program make about $65,565 in their early career. University Of Mary graduates carry a median of $26,983 in student loans. More information about a degree in biological & biomedical sciences from University Of Mary

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University Of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

University Of Iowa ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best biological & biomedical sciences schools. Located in the city of Iowa City, University Of Iowa is a very large public university. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 416 biological & biomedical sciences degrees were awarded at University Of Iowa in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, biological & biomedical sciences degree recipients from University Of Iowa generally make around $30,329. Typical student debt for the program is $21,775. See the full biological & biomedical sciences program report for University Of Iowa

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University Of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

University Of Kansas landed the #13 spot for biological & biomedical sciences this year. Located in the city of Lawrence, University Of Kansas is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 69%. University Of Kansas awarded about 312 biological & biomedical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the biological & biomedical sciences program make about $42,029 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,029. Read more about the biological & biomedical sciences program at University Of Kansas

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Carleton College
Northfield, MN

Carleton College ranked #14 on our 2027 list of the best biological & biomedical sciences schools. Carleton College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Northfield. Roughly 90% of students complete a degree within six years here. Carleton College awarded about 56 biological & biomedical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their biological & biomedical sciences degree from Carleton College earn around $30,726 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $17,929. Read more about the biological & biomedical sciences program at Carleton College

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University Of Minnesota Duluth placed #15 among the best biological & biomedical sciences schools. Located in the city of Duluth, University Of Minnesota Duluth is a moderately-sized public university. Roughly 65% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 175 biological & biomedical sciences students who graduated with this degree at University Of Minnesota Duluth in the most recent data year. Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates of University Of Minnesota Duluth earn a median of $31,241 early in their careers. University Of Minnesota Duluth graduates carry a median of $21,855 in student loans. Read more about the biological & biomedical sciences program at University Of Minnesota Duluth

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Saint Louis University Main Campus placed #16 among the best biological & biomedical sciences schools. Set in the city of Saint Louis, Saint Louis University Main Campus is a large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 80% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 258 biological & biomedical sciences degrees were awarded at Saint Louis University Main Campus in the most recent year. Graduates of the biological & biomedical sciences program make about $25,268 in their early career. Saint Louis University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $26,724 in student loans. See the full biological & biomedical sciences program report for Saint Louis University Main Campus

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Winona State University earned the #17 position for biological & biomedical sciences this year. Set in the town of Winona, Winona State University is a moderately-sized public institution. Roughly 56% of students complete a degree within six years here. Winona State University awarded about 46 biological & biomedical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their biological & biomedical sciences degree from Winona State University earn around $38,666 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,665. Get the full biological & biomedical sciences details for Winona State University

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University Of St Thomas Minnesota landed the #18 spot for biological & biomedical sciences this year. Set in the city of Saint Paul, University Of St Thomas Minnesota is a large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 77%. There were roughly 105 biological & biomedical sciences students who graduated with this degree at University Of St Thomas Minnesota in the most recent data year. Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates of University Of St Thomas Minnesota earn a median of $34,954 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $24,818 to complete this degree. See the full biological & biomedical sciences program report for University Of St Thomas Minnesota

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Northwestern College Iowa earned the #19 position for biological & biomedical sciences this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Orange City. Northwestern College Iowa graduates 66% of students within six years. About 29 biological & biomedical sciences degrees were awarded at Northwestern College Iowa in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, biological & biomedical sciences degree recipients from Northwestern College Iowa generally make around $54,845. Students borrow a median of $25,415 to complete this degree. Get the full biological & biomedical sciences details for Northwestern College Iowa

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University Of Minnesota Morris placed #20 among the best biological & biomedical sciences schools. Set in the town of Morris, University Of Minnesota Morris is a small public institution. Roughly 62% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 28 biological & biomedical sciences students who graduated with this degree at University Of Minnesota Morris in the most recent data year. Graduates of the biological & biomedical sciences program make about $40,415 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $18,500. See the full biological & biomedical sciences program report for University Of Minnesota Morris

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Truman State University
Kirksville, MO

Truman State University came in at #21 for biological & biomedical sciences this year. Truman State University is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Kirksville. About 68% of students finish within six years. Truman State University awarded about 57 biological & biomedical sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their biological & biomedical sciences degree from Truman State University earn around $31,435 in the first couple years of their career. Truman State University graduates carry a median of $20,305 in student loans. Get the full biological & biomedical sciences details for Truman State University

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University Of Nebraska Lincoln landed the #22 spot for biological & biomedical sciences this year. University Of Nebraska Lincoln is a very large public school located in the city of Lincoln. About 67% of students finish within six years. About 339 biological & biomedical sciences degrees were awarded at University Of Nebraska Lincoln in the most recent year. Students who receive their biological & biomedical sciences degree from University Of Nebraska Lincoln earn around $34,694 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $22,706 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in biological & biomedical sciences from University Of Nebraska Lincoln

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Drake University
Des Moines, IA

Drake University placed #23 among the best biological & biomedical sciences schools. Set in the city of Des Moines, Drake University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Drake University graduates 73% of students within six years. There were roughly 63 biological & biomedical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Drake University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the biological & biomedical sciences program make about $41,226 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,566. More information about a degree in biological & biomedical sciences from Drake University

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Fort Hays State University landed the #24 spot for biological & biomedical sciences this year. Located in the town of Hays, Fort Hays State University is a large public university. Fort Hays State University graduates 46% of students within six years. About 62 biological & biomedical sciences degrees were awarded at Fort Hays State University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, biological & biomedical sciences degree recipients from Fort Hays State University generally make around $37,134. Typical student debt for the program is $22,000. Get the full biological & biomedical sciences details for Fort Hays State University

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Augustana College South Dakota placed #25 among the best biological & biomedical sciences schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Sioux Falls. Augustana College South Dakota graduates 73% of students within six years. There were roughly 90 biological & biomedical sciences students who graduated with this degree at Augustana College South Dakota in the most recent data year. Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates of Augustana College South Dakota earn a median of $50,088 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $26,000. See the full biological & biomedical sciences program report for Augustana College South Dakota

Rest of the Top 50 Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools

Not far behind, these schools also delivered a strong biological & biomedical sciences education:

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Dordt College
Sioux Center, IA
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Macalester College
Saint Paul, MN
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Benedictine College
Atchison, KS
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St Catherine University
Saint Paul, MN
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Saint Johns University
Collegeville, MN
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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 · 127 schools evaluated.

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