2023 Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor's Degree Schools in District of Columbia
Finding the Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor's Degree School for You
Biological & Biomedical Sciences is one of the most popular subjects to study in District of Columbia. With 1,338 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 6th out of all the majors we track in the state.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
The Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor's Degree Schools in District of Columbia ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 3 schools in District of Columbia to see which ones offered the best doctor's degree programs for students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.
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2023 Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in District of Columbia
The colleges and universities below are the best for biological and biomedical sciences majors pursuing a doctor's degree.
Top District of Columbia Schools for a Doctorate in Biological & Biomedical Sciences
Our 2023 rankings named Georgetown University the best school in District of Columbia for biological and biomedical sciences students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the city of Washington, Georgetown is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend George Washington University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in District of Columbia list. Located in the city of Washington, GWU is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
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Out of the 3 schools in District of Columbia that were part of this year’s ranking, Howard University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the city of Washington, Howard is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | 4,106 |
| Pennsylvania | 7,854 |
| New York | 11,836 |
| Maryland | 3,546 |
| Delaware | 549 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Biological & Biomedical Sciences
Biological & Biomedical Sciences Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 107,165 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 14,535 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 11,615 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 8,813 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 7,247 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 6,206 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 4,566 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) | 4,420 |
| Biotechnology | 3,911 |
| Zoology | 2,984 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 2,957 |
| Genetics | 1,543 |
| Pharmacology & Toxicology | 1,042 |
| Botany/Plant Biology | 691 |
| Molecular Medicine | 83 |
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer & Information Sciences | 254,454 |
| Engineering | 198,468 |
| Engineering Technologies | 85,188 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 52,396 |
| Physical Sciences | 50,306 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 3 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Kelly White.
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