2026 Best General Biology Certificate Degree Schools

#1

University Of Wisconsin Madison

Madison, WI

University Of Wisconsin Madison tops our 2026 ranking of the best General Biology certificate degree schools in the United States. Located in Madison, WI, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a public institution. About 90% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,603, while out-of-state students pay about $42,103. Students borrow a median of $20,500 to complete their General Biology program here. More on University Of Wisconsin Madison

#2

Texas A And M University College Station

College Station, TX

Texas A And M University College Station came in at #2 on this year's General Biology ranking in the United States. Texas A And M University College Station is a public school based in College Station, TX. Texas A And M University College Station graduates 84% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $12,995, compared with $40,124 for out-of-state students. The median General Biology program debt is $17,943. Read more about Texas A And M University College Station

#3

Arizona State University

Tempe, AZ

You'll be in good company at Arizona State University, which ranked #3 this year. This public school is set in Tempe, AZ. About 68% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,223, compared with $33,139 for out-of-state students. The median General Biology program debt is $21,250. Read more about Arizona State University

#4

Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne

Fort Wayne, IN

The strong General Biology programs at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne earned it the #4 place in the United States. Located in Fort Wayne, IN, Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne is a public institution. About 36% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $9,532 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $22,887. Graduates carry a median of $24,696 in student loans. Get the full Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne report

#5

Youngstown State University

Youngstown, OH

A rank of #5 makes Youngstown State University one of the top choices in the United States. Located in Youngstown, OH, Youngstown State University is a public institution. Youngstown State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 50%. In-state tuition and fees average $9,926, while out-of-state students pay about $10,286. The median General Biology program debt is $19,000. Get the full Youngstown State University report

#6

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, FL

Florida Atlantic University placed #6 among General Biology schools in the United States. Set in Boca Raton, FL, Florida Atlantic University is a public institution. About 63% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $4,879, while out-of-state students pay about $17,324. The median General Biology program debt is $17,537. Read the full report on Florida Atlantic University

#7

Barton College

Barton College ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best General Biology schools. See the full Barton College profile

#8

Columbus Technical College

Columbus Technical College did well this year, earning the #8 position. See the full Columbus Technical College profile

#9

Cosumnes River College

Cosumnes River College did well this year, earning the #9 position. Read more about Cosumnes River College

#10

Suffolk University

Suffolk University placed #10 among General Biology schools in the United States. Get the full Suffolk University report

#11

University Of Vermont

University Of Vermont placed #11 among General Biology schools in the United States. Read more about University Of Vermont

#12

Ball State University

Ball State University came in at #12 in this year's ranking. Read more about Ball State University

#13

Robert Morris University

Robert Morris University landed the #13 spot in the United States this year. See the full Robert Morris University profile

#14

University Of Richmond

University Of Richmond ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best General Biology schools. Get the full University Of Richmond report

#15

Upper Iowa University

Upper Iowa University came in at #15 in this year's ranking. Get the full Upper Iowa University report

#16

North Carolina Central University

North Carolina Central University did well this year, earning the #16 position. Get the full North Carolina Central University report

#17

Pennsylvania State University Penn State Abington

Pennsylvania State University Penn State Abington came in at #17 in this year's ranking. Read more about Pennsylvania State University Penn State Abington

#18

The University Of Tampa

The University Of Tampa landed the #18 spot in the United States this year. Get the full The University Of Tampa report

#19

Trinity University

Trinity University came in at #19 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Trinity University

#20

Truett Mcconnell College

Truett Mcconnell College placed #20 among General Biology schools in the United States. Read more about Truett Mcconnell College

#21

University Of Northern Iowa

University Of Northern Iowa placed #21 among General Biology schools in the United States. More on University Of Northern Iowa

#22

Cape Cod Community College

Cape Cod Community College came in at #22 in this year's ranking. See the full Cape Cod Community College profile

#23

Keystone College

Keystone College came in at #23 in this year's ranking. See the full Keystone College profile

#24

Metropolitan State University

Metropolitan State University came in at #24 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Metropolitan State University

#25

Simpson University

Simpson University landed the #25 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Simpson University

#26

University Of Alabama At Huntsville

University Of Alabama At Huntsville came in at #26 in this year's ranking. Read more about University Of Alabama At Huntsville

#27

West Chester University Of Pennsylvania

West Chester University Of Pennsylvania placed #27 among General Biology schools in the United States. Read more about West Chester University Of Pennsylvania

#28

Elmhurst College

Elmhurst College landed the #28 spot in the United States this year. More on Elmhurst College

#29

Harrisburg Area Community College Harrisburg

Harrisburg Area Community College Harrisburg landed the #29 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Harrisburg Area Community College Harrisburg report

#30

Pennsylvania State University Penn State Beaver

Pennsylvania State University Penn State Beaver came in at #30 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Pennsylvania State University Penn State Beaver

#31

Sheridan College

Sheridan College placed #31 among General Biology schools in the United States. Read the full report on Sheridan College

#32

Southwest Minnesota State University

Southwest Minnesota State University ranked #32 on our 2026 list of the best General Biology schools. Get the full Southwest Minnesota State University report

#33

University Of North Carolina At Pembroke

University Of North Carolina At Pembroke ranked #33 on our 2026 list of the best General Biology schools. See the full University Of North Carolina At Pembroke profile

#34

University Of Northern Colorado

University Of Northern Colorado did well this year, earning the #34 position. Read more about University Of Northern Colorado

#35

University Of Southern California

University Of Southern California placed #35 among General Biology schools in the United States. Read more about University Of Southern California

#36

West Valley College

West Valley College did well this year, earning the #36 position. Read more about West Valley College

#37

American River College

American River College ranked #37 on our 2026 list of the best General Biology schools. Read more about American River College

#38

California State University East Bay

California State University East Bay placed #38 among General Biology schools in the United States. Get the full California State University East Bay report

#39

Marshall University

Marshall University placed #39 among General Biology schools in the United States. Read more about Marshall University

#40

Peace College

Peace College placed #40 among General Biology schools in the United States. Read more about Peace College

#41

University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign

University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign ranked #41 on our 2026 list of the best General Biology schools. Read more about University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign

#42

University Of Massachusetts Medical School Worcester

University Of Massachusetts Medical School Worcester placed #42 among General Biology schools in the United States. Read more about University Of Massachusetts Medical School Worcester

#43

Wesleyan College

Wesleyan College ranked #43 on our 2026 list of the best General Biology schools. More on Wesleyan College

#44

Berea College

Berea College came in at #44 in this year's ranking. More on Berea College

#45

Fontbonne University

Fontbonne University landed the #45 spot in the United States this year. See the full Fontbonne University profile

#46

Harris Stowe State University

Harris Stowe State University did well this year, earning the #46 position. More on Harris Stowe State University

#47

Lafayette College

Lafayette College ranked #47 on our 2026 list of the best General Biology schools. Read the full report on Lafayette College

#48

Millikin University

Millikin University ranked #48 on our 2026 list of the best General Biology schools. Read the full report on Millikin University

#49

Saint Marys College Of California

Saint Marys College Of California came in at #49 in this year's ranking. Read more about Saint Marys College Of California

#50

Tougaloo College

Tougaloo College landed the #50 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Tougaloo College report