2026 Best General Biology Associate’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best General Biology associate’s degree programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 1781 schools by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Our scores reflect factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To help you make your decision, Course Advisor reviewed schools to produce this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 General Biology Associate’s Degree Schools in the United States
Learn more about these excellent schools below:
No school ranked higher than San Diego Mesa College this year in the United States. San Diego Mesa College is a public school based in San Diego, CA. San Diego Mesa College posts a six-year graduation rate of 92%. In-state tuition and fees average $1,146, while out-of-state students pay about $10,002. Typical General Biology student debt is $7,611. Read the full report on San Diego Mesa College
You'll be in good company at San Diego City College, which ranked #2 this year. Set in San Diego, CA, San Diego City College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $1,146, with out-of-state students paying around $10,002. Students borrow a median of $9,500 to complete their General Biology program here. Read more about San Diego City College
The strong General Biology programs at Mott Community College earned it the #3 place in the United States. Set in Flint, MI, Mott Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,845, compared with $11,460 for out-of-state students. The median General Biology program debt is $13,250. Get the full Mott Community College report
You'll be in good company at Reedley College, which ranked #4 this year. This public school is set in Reedley, CA. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $1,378, while out-of-state students pay about $8,638. Students borrow a median of $6,500 to complete their General Biology program here. Read the full report on Reedley College
The strong General Biology programs at University Of New Hampshire At Manchester earned it the #5 place in the United States. Based in Manchester, NH, University Of New Hampshire At Manchester is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 59%. In-state tuition and fees run about $15,838, compared with $36,418 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Read the full report on University Of New Hampshire At Manchester
Utah Valley University ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best General Biology schools. Utah Valley University is a public school based in Orem, UT. Roughly 40% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,507, with out-of-state students paying around $18,489. Utah Valley University General Biology students take on a median of $19,200 in debt. Read the full report on Utah Valley University
Gloucester County College placed #7 among General Biology schools in the United States. Set in Sewell, NJ, Gloucester County College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,160, with out-of-state students paying around $6,000. Gloucester County College General Biology students take on a median of $9,500 in debt. Get the full Gloucester County College report
Texas State Technical College ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best General Biology schools. Texas State Technical College is a public school based in Waco, TX. Students from in state pay about $7,212 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $11,812. Graduates carry a median of $10,913 in student loans. See the full Texas State Technical College profile
Copiah Lincoln Community College placed #9 among General Biology schools in the United States. Located in Wesson, MS, Copiah Lincoln Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $4,200 in tuition and fees, compared with $5,200 for out-of-state students. Read the full report on Copiah Lincoln Community College
College Of Western Idaho did well this year, earning the #10 position. This public school is set in Nampa, ID. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,446, compared with $7,454 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $20,993 to complete their General Biology program here. Get the full College Of Western Idaho report
San Diego Miramar College placed #11 among General Biology schools in the United States. Set in San Diego, CA, San Diego Miramar College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $1,146, compared with $10,002 for out-of-state students. Typical General Biology student debt is $6,500. More on San Diego Miramar College
Black Hills State University ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best General Biology schools. Located in Spearfish, SD, Black Hills State University is a public institution. Black Hills State University graduates 43% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,916, while out-of-state students pay about $12,018. The median General Biology program debt is $20,619. Read the full report on Black Hills State University
Adrian College did well this year, earning the #13 position. Located in Adrian, MI, Adrian College is a private not-for-profit institution. Adrian College posts a six-year graduation rate of 45%. In-state tuition and fees average $41,684. The median General Biology program debt is $27,000. More on Adrian College
Ivy Tech Community College ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best General Biology schools. Ivy Tech Community College is a public school based in Indianapolis, IN. Students from in state pay about $5,154 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $9,935. Typical General Biology student debt is $11,889. Get the full Ivy Tech Community College report
Weber State University came in at #15 in this year's ranking. Set in Ogden, UT, Weber State University is a public institution. About 47% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $6,557 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $17,545. Typical General Biology student debt is $19,176. Read the full report on Weber State University
Dallas Baptist University did well this year, earning the #16 position. Based in Dallas, TX, Dallas Baptist University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 58%. In-state tuition and fees average $40,190. Graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. Read more about Dallas Baptist University
Rogers State University placed #17 among General Biology schools in the United States. This public school is set in Claremore, OK. The six-year graduation rate is 31%. In-state tuition and fees run about $7,750, while out-of-state students pay about $16,410. The median General Biology program debt is $20,750. Read the full report on Rogers State University
El Paso Community College placed #18 among General Biology schools in the United States. Based in El Paso, TX, El Paso Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,274, compared with $5,314 for out-of-state students. The median General Biology program debt is $9,000. Read more about El Paso Community College
San Antonio College landed the #19 spot in the United States this year. San Antonio College is a public school based in San Antonio, TX. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,412, with out-of-state students paying around $9,952. Graduates carry a median of $9,500 in student loans. Read the full report on San Antonio College
Northwest Vista College came in at #20 in this year's ranking. Based in San Antonio, TX, Northwest Vista College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,412, with out-of-state students paying around $9,952. The median General Biology program debt is $10,708. See the full Northwest Vista College profile
Inver Hills Community College placed #21 among General Biology schools in the United States. Read the full report on Inver Hills Community College
Pennsylvania Western University landed the #22 spot in the United States this year. More on Pennsylvania Western University
Smith College
Smith College did well this year, earning the #23 position. Get the full Smith College report
University Of Central Arkansas landed the #24 spot in the United States this year. Get the full University Of Central Arkansas report
Western Wyoming Community College landed the #25 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Western Wyoming Community College report
Rest of the Top 50 Best General Biology Associate’s Degree Schools in the United States
Not far behind, these schools also made the top of the list:
Arizona Christian University ranked #26 on our 2026 list of the best General Biology schools. Read more about Arizona Christian University
Bluffton University landed the #27 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Bluffton University
Central New Mexico Community College came in at #28 in this year's ranking. More on Central New Mexico Community College
Christian Brothers University came in at #29 in this year's ranking. Get the full Christian Brothers University report
Connors State College landed the #30 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Connors State College report
Georgetown College landed the #31 spot in the United States this year. More on Georgetown College
Marshalltown Community College did well this year, earning the #32 position. Read the full report on Marshalltown Community College
Minnesota State Community And Technical College ranked #33 on our 2026 list of the best General Biology schools. Read the full report on Minnesota State Community And Technical College
Southern University At New Orleans landed the #34 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Southern University At New Orleans
Adelphi University did well this year, earning the #35 position. See the full Adelphi University profile
Coe College
Coe College did well this year, earning the #36 position. See the full Coe College profile
College Of Our Lady Of The Elms did well this year, earning the #37 position. Read the full report on College Of Our Lady Of The Elms
Georgia Military College Milledgeville came in at #38 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Georgia Military College Milledgeville
Georgian Court University came in at #39 in this year's ranking. More on Georgian Court University
Iowa State University came in at #40 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Iowa State University
Oregon State University ranked #41 on our 2026 list of the best General Biology schools. Read more about Oregon State University
Stetson University came in at #42 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Stetson University
University Of Alaska Southeast came in at #43 in this year's ranking. Get the full University Of Alaska Southeast report
University Of North Texas Health Science Center did well this year, earning the #44 position. Read more about University Of North Texas Health Science Center
West Virginia University landed the #45 spot in the United States this year. Read more about West Virginia University
Bethany College Kansas ranked #46 on our 2026 list of the best General Biology schools. Get the full Bethany College Kansas report
Cumberland University came in at #47 in this year's ranking. See the full Cumberland University profile
Grossmont College placed #48 among General Biology schools in the United States. Read more about Grossmont College
Hudson Valley Community College did well this year, earning the #49 position. More on Hudson Valley Community College
Keene State College did well this year, earning the #50 position. Read more about Keene State College
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
This list is compiled by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Rankings consider a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 1781 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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